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The Energy of Existence: Einstein, Thermodynamics, and the Hindu Perspective

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Have we not all  considered that we might be more than just flesh and bone? That the essence of who you are is pure energy? It's not just a philosophical concept; it's backed by science and ancient wisdom. Einstein's Equation: More Than Just Physics Most of us have seen Einstein's famous equation, E=mc². It's more than a mathematical formula; it's a profound statement about the nature of reality. It tells us that energy (E) and mass (m) are interchangeable, connected by the speed of light squared (c²). We are made of matter, and matter is energy. Thermodynamics and the Cycle of Energy The laws of thermodynamics reinforce this idea. They state that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Think of it like this: the chemical energy stored in your food becomes the energy you use to walk, talk, and think. It might even power the light bulb illuminating this blog post. Your energy is constantly in flux, changing forms. The Hindu View: Rebirth and En...

[ Part 1] Unraveling the Fabric of Reality: From Newton to Quantum Mechanics

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In the grand tapestry of scientific discovery, the evolution from classical physics to quantum mechanics and relativity theory represents a profound shift in our understanding of the universe. This journey, marked by groundbreaking insights and paradigm-shifting concepts, reveals the complex and often counterintuitive nature of reality. At the heart of this scientific revolution was Isaac Newton , whose conception of fixed space and time laid the foundation for classical mechanics. Newton's development of differential calculus and the laws of motion ushered in an era of rigorous determinism , where the cosmos was seen as causal and determinate. Early gaps in these calculations were attributed to divine intervention, a notion later dispensed with by Laplace, who resolved these mathematical inconsistencies. While Newtonian mechanics excelled in explaining fluid dynamics and the theory of heat, it stumbled when confronted with the electromagnetic experiments of Faraday and Maxwell . I...