Modeling Time (MTS-4: Towards a Mathematical Theory of Spirituality Based on Advaita)

[Guest guest]

On Nov 4, 05 Benjamin asks “I wonder if Einstein's theory of relativity allows

for any kind of cosmic time for Ishwara….”

 

Ben:

 

Physics shies away from any concept of Ishwara and may be that is why they have

problem dealing with Time. At the same time, physicists cannot do away with

Time and have incorporated it as an integral dimension of the space-time

continuum. Einstein held that time as experienced by observers (jeevas) is

relative, but the space-time continuum itself has nothing “relative” about it.

The solidity of space-time was so real to Einstein that he held that all time

(including past, present and future) always exists, just as all space always

exists. This view is strikingly similar to the view of the “trikaalajnani”

mentioned in puraanas. As one who has attained the Highest Knowledge, it is

said that a trikaalajnani has the ability to see the past, present, and future

as clearly as ordinary mortals see objects in their immediate space-time

vicinity.

 

Thus, if I have to make a guess, I do not think Einstein would have had a major

problem with cosmic time, though as a scientist, he may not have publicly

embraced the need to bring Ishwara into it.

 

Hari Om!

 

- Raju Chidambaram