Deciphering the Mysteries and Wonders of STRING THEORY through HINDUISM

The real question which is the root cause for all of this discussions are why and how these two vastly different subjects, the modern sciences and the Vedas interrelated? Any deep, scientific analysis of Hinduism and Physics should be done by experts within their respective fields working together. Admittedly, I am not an expert in either field; therefore I will limit my comparison in both depth and scope. I will try to point out how, when one compares the Hindu notion of Brahman with the specific branch of Theoretical Astrophysics known as String Theory, that gross similarities appear between these two ideas due to the poetical, structural, and mystical nature of these two vastly different subjects.

Due to the intensively mathematical nature of String Theory, I will only briefly explain what it is in order to show its relevance to the comparison. String Theory is an attempt by Physicists to find a unified description of all forces in the Universe, a quest between quantum physicists and academicians in the field of relativity. String Theory "a structure that pushes the frontiers of mathematics and conceptual limitations of the human imagination to the extremes". In String Theory, the basic units in the universe are not particles (such as neutrons, protons, quarks, and other sub-atomic particles) which occupy a single point of space, but things that have a length but no other dimension, like an infinitely thin piece of string. These `Superstrings', as they are often called, may have ends or they may be joined up with themselves in closed loops. In String Theory all the particles which we have so far discovered emerge as vibrations of these Superstrings. String Theory, matter becomes nothing more than the harmonies created by these vibrating Superstrings. There are an infinite number of forms of matter that can be constructed out of the vibrating Superstrings. This explains the richness of the particles in nature. Out of this cosmic orchestra all of the matter, energy, space, and time emerges and becomes all of the things that we see around us. String Theory explains that we are in a medium with 11 Dimensions around us unlike our present understanding that we have only 4 Dimensions.

Now let us look at the Hindu corollary to this theory, which is given in the Upanishads.

"According to the Upanishads,...everything has come from the same source, called pure Being. From pure Being emerges pure space. When pure space begins to vibrate, air, the next element, comes into being. From the friction of air comes fire and fire then products water in the same way that we begin to sweat when it is hot. And when the sediment from water settles the element of earth arises"

Here it points out two similarities to String Theory, One: the vibrations of space give way to the `elements'. Two: the elements that he mentions, curiously enough, match the four different states of matter, which are plasma, gas, liquid, and solid.

Coming back to epic Mahabharatha, Krishna; lord of gravity, who is the famous chariot jockey for great warrior Arjuna . The conversation between Krishna and Arjuna is called " The Bhagwat Gita" (song of God) which became the sacred text for Hindu religion. As strange as 11th dimension in string theory, with amazing coincidence, 11th chapter in Bhagwad Gita reveals the Multidimensional universal form of Krishna.

Here is some of the excerpts from Bhagwat Gita in Sanskrit language followed by translation. ( Translation from Stephen Mitchell)

KRISHNA TO ARJUNA
Look Arjuna Thousands Millions of my divine forms Beings of all kinds and sizes Of every color and shape The whole Universe , all things Animate or inanimate Are gathered here-Look -enfolded Inside my infinite body
But since you are not able To see me with mortal eyes I will grant you divine sight ..look Look! The depths of my power!

ARJUNA TO KRISHNA
With innumerable mouths and eyes Faces too marvelous to stare at Dazzling ornaments, innumerable Weapons uplifted, flaming-Crowned with fire, wrapped In pure light, with celestial fragrance He stood forth as the infinite God, composed of all wonders If a thousand suns were to rise And stand in the noon sky , blazing Such brilliance would be like the fierce Brilliance of that mighty self Arjuna saw the whole universe Enfolded, with its countless billions Of life forms, gathered together In the body of the God of gods. All gods in your body And multitudes of beings, Lord, And Brahma on his lotus throne And the seers , and the shining angles I see you every where , with billions Of arms, eyes, bellies, faces Without end, middle, or beginning Your body the whole universe, Lord I see you beginningless, endless, Infinite power , with billion Arms, the sun and moon Your eyeballs, the flames of your mouth lighting the universe with splendor you alone fill all space and the three worlds shudder when they see your astounding, terrifying form As moths rush into a flame And are burned in an instant, all Beings plunge down your gullet And instantly are consumed you gulp down all worlds, everywhere swallowing them in your flames and your rays, Lord Vishnu, fill all the universe with dreadful brilliance who are you in this terrifying form? Have mercy, Lord ..grant me even A glimmer of understanding To prop up my staggering mind

KRISHNA SAID:
I am death, shatterer of worlds, annihilating all things with or without you, these warriors in their facing armies will die Therefore stand up; win glory; Conqueror the enemy; rule Already I have struck them down; You are just my instrument Arjuna

ARJUNA SAID:
Why should they bow, eternal Creator, infinite lord? You are both being and non being, And what is beyond them both, The primal God, the Primordial Person , the ultimate place Of the universe, the knower and the known, The presence that fills all things
Again and again I bow you Form all sides, in every direction, Majesty infinite in power You pervade- no you are -all things Having seen what no mortal has seen I am joyful, yet I quiver with dread, Show me your other form -please- The one that I know; have mercy

KRISHNA SAID
Graciously for your sake Arjuna I showed you my highest form- Dazzling, infinite, primal Which no one has seen but you The vision that you have been granted Is difficult to attain Even the Gods are always Longing or behold me like this Not by study or rites Or alms or ascetic practice Can I be seen in this cosmic Form , as you have just seen me

Krishna blesses Arjuna with divine sight , which could not been seen with naked eye to feel the awesome display of his multidimensional and multicolored universal form. As observed by Arjuna, Krishna's transcendental form has no beginning ,no middle and no ending. Krishna's universal form embodies every kind of life exits on earth and every where. In his multi dimensions, Krishna displayed the time dimension, where he made Arjuna realized all his reverend teachers, cousins, and his dear ones already killed. Through Krishna's universal form and his amazing powers Arjuna realized, he is just an actor to follow his duties as a warrior in the grand old scheme.

Bhagvad Gita tackles the most advanced theories of physics describing the gravity, time travel and multiple dimensions. Bhagvad Gita (Song of God) irrespective of its religious affiliation, shines in front of the most intellectuals in the world , and must be read book, for enthusiasts of string theory and unification theory. The line between a sacred philosophy " Bhagvad Gita" and the most advanced theory of Physics " String theory" is getting blurred and both try to make us understand the true intent and purpose of our lives in this complex universe.