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The question of whether we can fully understand consciousness—and even replicate it through artificial intelligence (AI)—invites us into one of existence's most profound mysteries. Neuroscience has made impressive strides in mapping brain functionality and understanding its intricate workings. Yet, the complexity of our brain raises countless questions. While we may eventually unlock the full mechanics of brain activity, the origin of consciousness—the subjective force that seems to arise from this activity—remains an enigma. What creates our conscious experience, that intimate “first-person” perspective only we, as individuals, can feel? Even with technology that scans brain waves, we see only patterns; we cannot measure the inner experiences occurring within someone’s mind. Neuroscientists have mapped vast networks of neurons, illuminating how these pathways process information, yet the possibility of recreating consciousness remains uncertain. Consciousness is more than the mech...

Humanity now faces an unprecedented threat—ecological imbalance. While we have long prioritized territorial control, economic growth, cultural identity, and religious affiliation, today’s most pressing challenge is environmental sustainability, which must take precedence over all other concerns. If left unaddressed, this crisis endangers countless species, including our own. The term "economics" originates from the Greek oikonomia, meaning "household management" or "art of living." Yet, over time, this art has shifted to signify a relentless pursuit of wealth, often at the cost of sustainable living. We have drifted from nature’s rhythm; the principle of “live and let live” has been overshadowed by the pursuit of monetary gain and a misguided sense of progress. As Sant Jnaneshwar devotionally expressed, plants, trees, rivers, and mountains are our relatives, emphasizing our interconnectedness with nature and their intrinsic role in our lives. This disconne...

Quantum physics has revolutionized our understanding of reality, revealing that everything in the universe is interconnected and inseparable. While classical physics has been foundational in our understanding of the physical world, it treated objects as isolated and independent. In contrast, quantum mechanics unveils a deeper unity where all things are intrinsically linked. We are not distinct entities but parts of a greater whole, participating in the same reality. Concepts such as non-locality, superposition, and entanglement underscore this interconnectedness between nature and existence. Once we grasp these ideas, our perspective shifts: the Earth transforms from a mass of matter into Mother Earth; plants and animals become integral partners in our existence rather than mere "other species." Even our fellow human beings are no longer seen as separate individuals but as extensions of ourselves, united by the oneness of the soul. While quantum physics presents this vision t...

GANESH KOLAMBAKAR likens Krishna to a good coach or mentor, who provides vital guidelines to living a conflict-free lifeWhile learning business management lessons and also simultaneously trying to understand ancient scriptures, Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita, I came to an interesting conclusion that Krishna was the best mentor, coach and guru. Today, many corporate employees, often, don’t find a good mentor or coach, who can help them in resolving conflicts, which affect their motivational level, thereby limiting them in realizing their true potential. That’s why, we find that stress levels and resultant health ailments are high in the corporate and business fields. While many corporations and business units have several welfare measures to take care of their employees’ health, true success in these endeavours will be achieved only through self-management; by resolving intra conflicts, conflicts within. Inner battle or upheavals within should be addressed, rather than treating visible sym...

All human beings have the capacity to expand their consciousness and be able to love unconditionally. Our consciousness is capable of thinking beyond our biology. Animals don’t think beyond their biological needs such as hunger and procreation. All of us are gifted with the power of creativity. We can think, explore and create. Through expansion of our consciousness, we can go beyond the realms of the material/physical world that we are living in. We are provided with an intuitive power, intelligence within that can explore answers to every ‘why’ and for this we need to be in an inquiry mode. All answers and required knowledge is within us. Each individual is like a university with abundant wisdom within her. The information that is not available within is available abundantly in the universe, in what we call the Knowledge Space, KS. When we go beyond intellect, we can access KS. This is possible when we move beyond body, mind and intellect and focus on the Spirit. However, many of us ...

The origins of the universe and consciousness have long fascinated humanity, inspiring diverse narratives across religious, philosophical, and mythological traditions. Today, the Big Bang theory dominates scientific discourse, proposing that the universe began from an intensely hot and dense singularity. This singularity expanded, giving rise to space, time, and matter, ultimately leading to the formation of galaxies, stars, and life on Earth. Life on our planet likely began with primitive forms of single-celled organisms. However, understanding how consciousness evolved from these beginnings remains a subject of ongoing exploration. Many philosophical schools suggest that individual consciousness is a byproduct of a universal consciousness, emphasizing the relationship between the microcosm and macrocosm. Although biologically, life evolved from matter and is therefore finite, some philosophical schools consider consciousness to be immaterial and eternal. This raises the unresolved my...

Soham is a profound mantra rooted in Shaivism, a tradition that reveres Shiva as the Supreme Consciousness. In this context, "Soham" translates to "I am That," where "That" refers to Shiva, the universal consciousness. The mantra emphasizes the inseparable unity between the individual self (jiva) and the infinite consciousness of Shiva. The mantra consists of two elements: "So," meaning “He” or "That," representing the Supreme Reality—Shiva, the infinite consciousness. "Aham," meaning "I" or "am," representing the individual self. "Soham" also signifies "You are, therefore I am" or "I am Him," affirming the truth that the individual self is an expression of the same divine consciousness as Shiva. This reflects Shaivism's non-dualistic philosophy, which holds that there is no division between the individual soul and the cosmic soul, Shiva. By meditating on Soham, practiti...