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Hinduism · Jayant Kapatker

Science Meets Vedanta

by Jayant Kapatker

The scientific rigor, logic, and reasoning of the teachings of Vedanta, applied to some key concepts in science, will lead to the realization that they share common ground—in fact, that they are looking at the same Reality. The ancient Indian rishis had already discovered this Reality and expounded their findings in the various Upanishads and scriptures. We can learn much from Vedanta about science. For example, it helps us interpret Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and quantum physics correctly. The interconnection of science with Vedanta can bring about a dramatic change in the way we perceive and understand the universe.  The focus of the podcast is to highlight these changes, which encourage us to question the conventional understanding of the universe. So, be prepared! 

Latest episodes

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Functioning of the Subtle Universe Within Us

In this episode, we’ll give a unique look at the subtle universe within us.  Vedanta teaches that this inner realm contains the subtle forms of everything we experience.

Sep 19
15 min

Looking Inside the Physical Body - What is there?

In this episode, we explore: What is truly within us?  At first, we may think only of the physical body—the organs, muscles, bones, and systems that keep us alive. But V

Sep 5
19 min

How Gravity Really Works

In this episode, we explore How Gravity Really Works.  We will look beyond the familiar idea of gravity as a force that pulls objects together and examine a deeper possi

Aug 8
21 min

The True Meaning of Bhakti Yoga

In this episode, we explore the true meaning of Bhakti Yoga.  We will look beyond the common understanding of Bhakti as external worship or devotion to a distant God, an

Aug 1
17 min

Can anything travel faster than light?

In this episode, we explore a fascinating question: Can anything travel faster than light?  Modern science tells us that no physical object can reach or exceed the speed

Jul 18
12 min

Understanding the Fabric of Space

In this episode, we will try and understand the idea of a fabric of space.  This is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood concepts in modern physics. If this fab

Jul 11
15 min

Who is Seeing the Tree?

In this episode, we explore a simple but profound question: who is truly seeing, hearing, feeling, and experiencing the world around us?  At first, it appears that the e

Jun 27
14 min

Role of Ego and Genetics in Human Beings

This episode explores the relationship between ego, genetics, and the deeper structure of human existence from a Vedantic perspective. Vedanta explains that every living

Jun 20
19 min

Are We Robots?

In this episode, we explore a striking question: Are we robots?  The answer may surprise you. We are not robots, yet the people we perceive around us may, in an importan

May 30
15 min

Who Really Chooses the Words We Speak?

In this episode, we’ll explore how speech happens. What is the process behind speaking? Who Really Chooses the Words We Speak?  Because speaking comes so naturally to us

May 23
20 min

Self-Awareness (or Brahman) Is the Ultimate Black Hole

In this episode, we’ll discuss Self-Awareness (which is synomous with Brahman)  is the ultimate Black Hole. We will argue that black holes, in a fundamental sense, depend

May 9
21 min

Understanding the Mind - The Vedanta Way

The mind indeed is mysterious. Nobody has seen it, but we know it exists. We have thoughts, perceptions, and emotions, and we know all this happens in the mind. So, it do

May 2
27 min

World Is Mithya (False)

In this episode, we’ll discuss the often-quoted statement in Vedanta that the World is Mithya. The Sanskrit word mithya is translated as “unreal,” “false,” or “not real.”

Apr 25
14 min

Cosmic Wonders Unveiled: The James Webb Space Telescope

In this episode, we’ll discuss the amazing discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. These discoveries have shattered the foundation of the Big Bang theory.  They h

Apr 18
18 min

Distinct Domains for Classical and Quantum Physics

In this episode, we’ll demonstrate that classical physics and quantum physics operate in distinct domains—classical physics governs the tangible, physical world, while qu

Apr 11
11 min

Are We Looking at the Same Trees?

If we look at space in terms of how much time light takes to reach us, a new perspective regarding the world opens out. Many hidden mysteries come to the fore. We begin t

Apr 4
15 min

Why Happiness Never Lasts—and Where to Find It

In this episode, we undertake a careful examination of happiness. Each of us experiences brief moments of happiness, yet we desire this happiness to be lasting and uninte

Mar 27
22 min

Multiverses: Yes, They Exist

This episode argues that the multiverse does indeed exist, but not in the form commonly proposed by mainstream scientific theories. Rather than speculative parallel world

Mar 21
19 min

Understanding the difference between Brahman and Ishvara

In this episode we will discuss the difference between Brahman and Ishvara. Brahman and Ishvara are often used interchangeably, but are they truly the same? While their f

Mar 14
17 min

Understanding the Universe of Waveforms

In this episode, we delve into an intriguing notion that there is a fully functional universe composed of waveforms. While this concept might initially seem strange, we p

Mar 7
18 min

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