science and spirituality comparison, sahaj yoga meditation for self realization

double slit experiment and nature of reality, subjective vs objective reality, science and spirituality differences. Sahaj Yoga techniques for self realization

1. science & spirituality By Dr. Mehul B. Shah Associate Professor, GCET College

2. SCIENCE & REALITY

3. Young’s Double Slit Experiment

4. What is it? First conducted in 1801 by Thomas Young Light passed through a barrier with two slits (before it usually passed through a single slit to make the light coherent) The light diffracted through each slit Created interference pattern

5. Particles vs. Waves Particle If light acts as a particle, only two slits will appear on the screen Wave The light will diffract and interfere, making many fringes

6. Why is this important? This proves light acts not only as a particle, but also as a wave!

7. Many Photon Interference Acquisition Time: .1 sec Attenuation: 3 optical depths Amplification: x1

8. Single Photon When a single photon is used, wave interference is still present But It is impossible for a photon to act as a wave as it is can only go through one slit If one slit is blocked, there is no interference

9. Single Photon Interference Acquisition Time: .1 sec Attenuation: 3 optical depths Amplification: x200

10. Single Photon Interference Acquisition Time: 1 sec Attenuation: 3 optical depths Amplification: x100

11. Important Observations When path of photon is unknown, fringes are observed When path of photon is known, fringes are not observed

12. Summary Young’s Double Slit Experiment Fringes were observed under high intensity, as well as with only a single photon. Interferometer Fringes were observed under high intensity as well as with only a single photon. When either path of the interferometer was blocked, fringes were not observed .

13. Conclusion Single photons behaved the same way as the high intensity beam. In the double slit experiment , the single photon appeared to interfere with itself – going through both slit simultaneously . In the interferometer the single photon appeared to take both paths simultaneously – blocking a path removed interference fringes.

14. Is Reality Objective?

15. Science V/s Spirituality Science believes Everything is made up of matter Demonstrable through experiments. Spirituality advocates Pure Spirit is reality A subject matter of consciousness Can be experienced but difficult to demonstrate in laboratory.

16. Science V/s Spirituality Science Physical senses are our only means of obtaining knowledge Spirituality By transcending the limitation of senses only true knowledge can be experienced.

17. Science V/s Spirituality Science Denies existence of anything that is supernatural, supraphysical or extrasensory. Spirituality Emphasis harnessing of subtler and causal realms.

18. Science V/s Spirituality Science Life is manifestation of bio-chemical and bio-physical matter . Spirituality Life is manifestation of Supreme Consciousness Has some purpose and order.

19. Who am i ? We identify ourselves with body, mind, intellect and ego This is not real because we did not exist 100 years ago and will not exist 100 years from now. What is real is our SELF, the Atma which never is born or dead. This awareness, consciousness, soul, SELF, the Atman in the individual is the SELF, the Atman in all. We are part of the all pervasive Divinity. So, there is Divinity in all of us.

20. SAHAJ Yoga Technique for Realization of spirit soul

21. How to live spiritually Through Selfless Action (Karma YOGA) we attain union with Divinity. When you do your activities with no desire for rewards, we can steady the mind and direct to Divinity. Learn to be unattached to, or unaffected by, the results of our work, whether favorable or unfavorable. Desire for the rewards of our acts brings worry about failing and robs your energy. Without desire, we are more effective with inner peace.

22. How to live spiritually Give more than we receive Sacrifice is not self neglect; it is sharing The entire life can be a sacrifice if directed to Divinity This Divine attitude to karma accrues no karma Eat food in the spirit of sacrifice Each selfless act by one and all is a contribution to the whole

23. How to live spiritually Pain and pleasure go together Be the same in both pain and pleasure Over time learn to handle victory and defeat the same; not elated by good fortune or depressed by misfortune Remain tranquil and centered in the Atma we become even minded and illumined Meditate deeply to gain freedom from worldly attachments; with thoughts fixed on the Divine, we overcome sorrow.

24. How to live spiritually The cycle of Birth and Death is inevitable; prepare for death and birth. Next birth depends on how one’s death is approached The three paths (Bhakti, Jnana and Karma) lead to salvation and oneness with Divinity; no more motivating force to create another birth Divinity is the cosmic unity amongst all of us; oneness with everyone and everything. Then, we can do no harm. There are no foes. Oneness with Atma cannot injure the same Atma in others

25. How to live spiritually Find happiness within self, not with the worldly pleasures The pleasure from worldly things are temporary and lead to misery Control desire, anger, pride, passion, jealousy and greed, one will find lasting happiness Happiness can flow only from within; from the Atma that is in you – self realization The bliss is in direct proportion to disentaglement from worldy attractions

26. How to live spiritually We are not the doers; we are the instrument of Divinity Learn to love Divinity in everything Seek refuge utterly in the Divine; no individuality independent of Divinity Total shelter leads to great peace of mind; less stress and suffering Walk the three paths: bhakti yoga, karma yoga and jnana yoga