Explorations on Consciousness, Spirituality & Physical Reality

Investigation of Consciousness Creating Physical Reality by Pradeep B. Deshpande

The hypothesis that consciousness creates physical reality is investigated. The link of consciousness, internal excellence, conditioning of space, and manifestation of physical reality are probed. The phenomenon of the appearance of orbs is investigated and several published examples of materialization of conscious intention are cited by way of corroboration. The ideas presented might hold tremendous potential for solving many problems facing humanity. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/401

On the Metaphysical Link between Religion & Science by Contzen Pereira

In this article, the author explores the mystery of the soul. “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul” (Mark 8:36). The soul by common definition is the spiritual or immaterial part of a living being, regarded as immortal. To find a possible metaphysical link between religion and science, the author suggests that the soul is the immaterial aspect of electromagnetic energy (“electromagnetic soul”) that can transform but cannot be destroyed. According to this suggestion, the soul attached to a living being fulfils the being’s desire through electromagnetic interactions, and, upon completion, the soul is released through ultra-weak electromagnetic radiations that coalesce with the universe. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/387

Does Consciousness Arise from the Brain? by Alan J. Oliver

The most difficult aspect of understanding consciousness may possibly have arisen from the basic premise that consciousness is something which arises in the brain, and by inference that mind and consciousness are aspects of brain activity involving electro-chemical processes. With this premise came the requirement for any theory of consciousness to be based on existing scientific and philosophical knowledge. I take the view that consciousness is a fundamental of reality, a view suggested from my experiences while in the state of Samapatti. From this perspective I would assert that the issues surrounding our understanding of consciousness are more than those of how, or even whether, consciousness arises in the brain. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/403

Is the Total Energy of the Universe Zero? by Himangsu S. Pal

If the universe has a beginning, it is immaterial as to whether it has originated from something or from nothing, because in both the cases it will start with zero energy. Now, we have already shown previously in this journal that the initial something was without space and time and there cannot be any energy without space and time. So the initial something cannot have any energy. However, we cannot claim that space, time, matter and energy have actually originated from nothing, because in that case there would not have grown the binding in between them that has been empirically tested and verified many, many times. Rather, we should say that all these four concepts have originated from some common source, from some common substance which may be called God. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/404

A Metaphysical Understanding of “A Scientific Me” through Psalms by Contzen Pereira

Vibrations produced through singing of psalms elicit multifaceted computational events within the structures of the cell; enhances the flow of consciousness and makes me aware of what I am and why I am here, for all the things that goes on around me - my life & my world. Singing has always comforted my soul. It conducts my soul within the matter that makes my body and amalgamates with the Holy Spirit, connecting my soul with the Creator and the Cosmos. Resonating notes connects all living beings to the Universe, for frequency of the vibrations interfere; construct and destruct and transmit energy within and across every living organism. While I sing, I eulogize God for all that thou hast given; foster a relationship with the Holy Spirit, my Soul, the Earth, the Universe and the entirety of the Cosmos; my vibrations proliferate far beyond my imagination, deeper and deeper into the metaphysical. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/397

Soul & Consciousness by Contzen Pereira

It is my view that my soul is my consciousness and my consciousness is my soul. It appears that energy renders my consciousness to surge within me and my soul is a sphere of energy that encases me. Further, it appears that my soul dwell within me until my bodily death and my soul makes me conscious of my existence and all that exist around me. I feel my consciousness for it is my soul. Addressing the ‘how’ of my soul may someday be possible but knowing the ‘why’ of my soul may stay a mystery for it is as mystifying as the supernatural. We may be able to introduce a soul within non-living beings by evoking consciousness artificially, but I am rather sure that these beings may never experience the soul or consciousness that I experience. On bodily death, my soul shall depart as an end to my conscious cycle for somewhere someone shall reap the energy and devise its consciousness , thus, its soul. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/400

Who Is ‘Eeshwar’? by Pradeep B. Deshpande

In India, ‘Eeshwar’ is the name upon which top constitutional functionaries and legislators take oath of office? But, who is Eeshwar? Well, it depends on who you ask. So, is the oath-taking a futile exercise? It does not have to be. The scientific explanation of the universe itself gives a clue on how to reinterpret it. Indeed, the notion of Eeshwar has practical significance only because human emotions are involved and, therefore, the path forward for progress too is via emotions. If the oath is taken to mean “I pledge to strive to increase my level of internal excellence”, then that will be great for the country. See http://scigod.com/index.php/sgj/article/view/402