Poornaprajna International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences
March 31, 2025
P. S. Aithal, Ramanathan Srinivasan
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A comparative analysis explores parallels between Advaita Vedanta philosophy from the Upanishads and modern quantum physics, focusing on non-duality, the observer effect, quantum entanglement, and consciousness. Both systems challenge classical ideas of reality and duality. The Upanishadic concept of Brahman as an indivisible ultimate reality aligns with quantum physics' non-locality and particle interconnectedness. The observer-dependent nature of quantum measurement resonates with the Upanishadic claim that reality is shaped by consciousness. The paper uses an exploratory qualitative method with keyword searches in Google, Google Scholar, and AI-driven GPTs. It concludes that the convergence invites humility and openness toward the unknown depths of reality.
Poornaprajna International Journal of Philosophy & Languages
March 17, 2025
Ramanathan Srinivasan, P. S. Aithal
A philosophical comparison of selfhood in Advaita Vedanta and Western Idealism shows that while both traditions explore the nature of ultimate reality and self-awareness, they diverge in method and conclusion. Advaita Vedanta, particularly Shankara's non-dualism, identifies the individual self (Atman) with ultimate reality (Brahman) as pure consciousness. Immanuel Kant distinguishes the phenomenal self, subject to experience, from the unknowable noumenal self, while Hegel's Absolute Idealism presents reality as an evolving self-conscious unity. The analysis uses exploratory qualitative research, gathering information from keyword searches in Google, Google Scholar, and AI-driven GPTs. The comparison highlights convergences and divergences in their understanding of self, perception, and ultimate reality.
Poornaprajna International Journal of Management Education & Social Science
February 28, 2025
P. S. Aithal, Ramanathan Srinivasan
Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism are two non-dualistic Indian philosophies that both reject a fundamental separation in reality but differ in their metaphysical frameworks. Advaita Vedanta holds that the singular, formless Brahman is the only reality, and the perception of a separate self is an illusion born of ignorance. Kashmir Shaivism, by contrast, describes a dynamic, creative divinity that manifests through a spectrum of energies and conscious play. This paper compares classical texts and modern interpretations to explore the dialogue between static monism and dynamic realism, and it discusses the implications of these doctrines for contemporary spiritual practice and philosophical inquiry.