Spirituality has often been considered to be mystical for a long time. As we explore deeper into different aspects of our life and get them into our understanding and experience, the different pieces of the puzzle start falling in place. Science - a process of knowing, and technology - an application of knowing in daily life can then be used as a useful tool not only to explore the world but also to explore the Self. This presentation throws some light on the Ancient wisdom through scientific understanding and its technical utilization

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(Life) Goal & Paths:
Science & Technology of Ancient Wisdom
Presented at
‘Ananda’, Bengaluru
By Vishu Hegde
Partner, PM Power Consulting
www.pm-powerconsulting.com
5 Dec 2015 Email: VishuHegde1@gmail.com
Blog: http://rootsandshoots.ning.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vishweshwar-hegde/8/50a/7

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Background about the speakerBackground about the speaker
Electronics & Communication, Computer Science Engineer
30 years experience in the IT industry
Visited 20 different countries – gained some global insights
Professional roles:
System Engineering & Project Management on LCA Avionics (Military fighter
aircraft)) at ADA (aeronautical Development Agency)
IT & Quality Professional at Motorola covering India, Singapore, Japan, Korea,
China
IT & Quality professional and part of senior leadership team at MindTree
Consulting to diverse companies on Organization Transformation
Interests outside the profession:
Homeopathic practitioner, Physiology (neuroscience, endocrine system, respiratory
& circulatory mechanisms)
Ancient Indian Wisdom: Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedantha since 30+ years
Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, Electro Magnetism, String Theory
Trekking, Mountaineering, Nature study, Photography, Gymnastics
Classical music, playing Tabala, singing, painting

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GoalGoal
Why do we need a Goal in life?
Gives direction
Creates Hope  Motivation  Energy  Drive  Lively
What are your current Goals? Do you have a Life Goal?
What’s the most worthwhile Goal to have in life?

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Perspective on LifePerspective on Life
What if Existence is much more or different than what we
perceive through our 5 sensors (eyes, ears, nose, tongue,
skin)
Can we experience it?
Will our Life Goal change if we come to know fully that
Existence is much more or different than what we perceive
through 5 sensors?

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A Neuroscientist’s near-death experienceA Neuroscientist’s near-death experience
Jill Bolte Taylor sharing her experience in TED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrJqmKoveU

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Summary from Jill Bolte Taylor’s ExperienceSummary from Jill Bolte Taylor’s Experience
‘We’ are separate from our Body & Mind – they belong to
us
We have the capacity to experience the Existence beyond
what we perceive through 5 Sensors
Accessing the Right Brain
Left Brain
Logic, Language, Thinking, Linear (past-present-future), …
Individual identity, Time & Space experience
Right Brain
Parallel, Feelings, …
Universal-Oneness, Energy experience
Left Brain – Right Brain experiment

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Life GoalLife Goal
If we have a life experience like what Jill Bolt Taylor had,
will our Life Goal change?
Movie Theater analogy
So, what is a lofty worthwhile Goal to have in life?
REALIZATION of existence as is
MUKTI (LIBERATION) from the bondage of Body- Mind complex

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Greatest Gadget for Self-RealizationGreatest Gadget for Self-Realization
Would you like to buy one?
How much are you willing to pay?

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Most advanced gadgetMost advanced gadget
What is the most sophisticated gadget that you have come
across in your life?
But which gadget has
created this gadget?
Do we know
all the features of this gadget
and how to access them?

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Greatest Gadget for Self-RealizationGreatest Gadget for Self-Realization
Your own Body, Mind, Energy
Only thing you have to pay is ATTENTION
Else it leads o TENSION for which you will have to ‘pay a price’.
You need to understand what this system is, what are it’s
features and how to access them
The ‘Paths’ to reach the ‘Goal’

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Human SystemHuman System
Musculo-skeletal system – solid body
Circulatory System carries fluid objects like
food, water, oxygen,…
Respiratory System carries air
Nervous System carries electrical signals
Energy Centers & Channels carry Energy (like
electromagnetism, which does not require a
medium to propagate)
These Energy systems are called Chakras &
Nadis in Indian systems like Ayurveda & Yoga
7 major Chakras and 72,000 Nadis

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Interconnection between Energy System & PhysicalInterconnection between Energy System & Physical
SystemSystem
Chakras are situated near the key Endocrine Glands and nerve groups (plexus)
Energy field in the Chakras influences the Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands produce the enzymes/hormones which influence the
emotions & body functions
Pituitary Gland is the master endocrine gland which influences all other
endocrine glands
Chakras

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Wireless Connection to BrainWireless Connection to Brain
Ida, Pingala, Sushumna Nadi’s – hollow pipes ending in center of the Brain
called Hypothalamus
Spinal column – Meru Danda – keeping it straight – like an antenna
To Realize existence beyond 5 sensors:
Increase signal strength through Nadis to Right Brain
Reduce noise in Left Brain
Chakras & Nadis:
Wireless connection to brain
(Nervous system is the wired connection to brain)

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Science of Yoga (Science of Yoga (ಯೋಗ ವಜಾನನಯೋಗ ವಜಾನನ))
Self (I)
ಆತಮ
World
ಜಗತುತ
PhysicalBody
(ಅನನಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
EnergyBody
(ಪಾರಣಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
MentalBody
(ಮ
ನೋೋನಮಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
EthericBody
(ವಜಾನನಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)BlissBody
(ಆನಂದಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
Gross Body
(ಸೋಥಲ ಶರೋರ)
Subtle Body
(ಸೋಕಮ ಶರೋರ)
Causal Body
(ಕಾರಣ ಶರೋರ)
Question: Who am I? Where is my body manufactured?

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Holistic Anatomy of Human System - AdvaithaHolistic Anatomy of Human System - Advaitha
Gross
body
(AnK)
SO
AO
SO
Subtle body
Vasanas
5 JI
Sensing
5 KI
Acting
Sensing
5 Bhutas
Physical
world of
objects and
Phenomena
Actions
(Karma)
Result
(phala)
Mind
(MK)
Intellect
(VK)
Chitta /
memory
Kama /
Desire
Karma
phala
anubhava
5
Pranas
(PK)
Ahamkrith
Causal
Body
(ANK)
Sattva
Rajas
TamasAvidya
“I”
Ref: Illustrations from S. Chidambaram based on Adi Shankara’s “Viveka Chudamani” (chidambaram_sn@hotmail.com )
AnK – Annamaya Kosha
PK – Pranamaya Kosha
MK – Manonmaya Kosha
VK – Vijnanamaya Kosha
ANK – Ananadamaya Kosha
SO – Sense Organs
JI – Jnana Indriyas
AO – Action Organs
KI – Karma Indriyas
World

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Measuring Energy FieldsMeasuring Energy Fields
Lecher Antenna
Now Energy Body can be measured through an instrument
Bio-Electro-Magnetic (BEM) units
Experiment: Energy from Palms; Namaste

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Yogic ScienceYogic Science – many paths in spiritual– many paths in spiritual
sciencescience
Yoga means Union – union of body, mind, soul
Yoga is NOT an Exercise
Yoga Maargas (means) – using this Instrument:
ಕಮರ ಯೋಗ(Karma Yoga) – using the Body : Self-less Service
ಭಕತ ಯೋಗ(Bhakti Yoga)– using the Emotions : Devotion
ಜಾನನ ಯೋಗ (Jnaana Yoga) – using the Intellect: Knowledge
ಕರಯಾ ಯೋಗ (Kriya Yoga) – using the Energy
There are combinations of the above
There are 112 ways to self-realization (experiencing the
Existence)
Analogy of reaching mountain top from different points at the base
People who advocate that only their path is the right path and who divide
humanity based on cast, religion etc. do not have the understanding or
experience of spiritual science

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Technologies for Self-RealizationTechnologies for Self-Realization
Every aspect of life was to support the Goal of Self-Realization/Mukti
MeditationPranayama
Yogasana
Mudra
Sound
Sanskrit Language
Music
Mantras
Medicine
Food
Life Style
Education
Temple Festivals

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MeditationMeditation
Physiological level
Meditation takes the brain to Alpha state: electrical impulses of 8 to 14
cycles per second
At deep meditation level (Samadhi state) brain goes to Theta state:
electrical impulses of 4 to 7 cycles per second
Leads to deep relaxation – deeper than sleep
Clinical research also has shown that Meditation:
Activates pre-frontal cortex of brain which is the seat of higher thinking
Stimulates release of neurotransmitters including Dopamine (antidepressant),
Serotonin (self-esteem), Oxytocin (love & pleasantness), Opiates (painkillers).
Meditation increases the Life Force
Removing obstacles and enabling cosmic energy flow (universal life force)
Mind rules the body
Mind  Nervous system  Endocrine system  rest of the body function

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Pranayama…Pranayama…
Increases absorption of oxygen into the hemoglobin by creating inhale
pressure in lungs for osmosis
E.g. Ujjai breath
Increases the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood plasma by
creating exhale pressure in lungs for osmosis
E.g. Bastrika pranayam
90% of toxins are expelled through breath: ~ 20,000 times per day
circulating ~ 5000 liters of air per day
Increases oxidation and liberation of energy in every cell of the body
Air filter analogy in automobiles
Stimulates nerve tips in lungs which have connection to the brain area
(hypothalamus) where Pituitary Gland is situated
Pituitary Gland is the master gland in the endocrine system and has a
strong influence on rest of the endocrine glands
Breathing is the key voluntary AND involuntary function
Clue (entry point) to explore the internal world – what ancient Rishi’s
discovered
Breath is the connection between body & mind: unique breathing pattern
for every emotion

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PranayamaPranayama
Balancing the Nadis: Nadi Shodana Pranayama
Alternate nostrils
Balances Ida, Pingala Nadis
Left Brain (Logic) and Right Brain (Emotions)
Whole Brain thinking
Decision/Choice making with Head, Heart and Gut – IQ, EQ, SQ
Holistic Intelligence: Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence,
Intuitive Intelligence

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YogasanasYogasanas
Yogasanas exercise different parts of the body precisely
They combine with breathing
They create flexibility and hollowness, lightness
Postures: Stretch & hold
Helps in flow of water, food, oxygen, electrical signals and flow of
energy in the body
They are Isometric exercises
As against Isotonic exercises of aerobics, gym exercises which help to
build muscles which reduce the flexibility & become blockers over a
period of time (aerobics are useful to exercise the heart)

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MudraMudra
Mudras are like Energy Circuits
Five Fingers have correspondence to Five Elements (Pancha Bhutas) of
Existence
Thumb: Fire
Pointing finger: Air
Middle finger: Ether
Ring finger: Earth
Little finger: Water
Combinations of fingers create different energy circuits and modulate
these elements in the system
Mudras move the Energy Body to different Chakras

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Ref: Dr. Masaru Emoto, IHM Research Institute, Japan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Water Molecules/Crystals:
Before & After certain Mantras, Prayers, Thoughts
Effect of SoundEffect of Sound
Certain sounds produce powerful vibrations in the body as well as in
the outside world
Most recent modern physics, String Theory, talks about entire
universe as being nothing but energy vibrations
Sound & Thought have great effect on water
70% of human body is water
Imagine the effect of Sound

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Daniel Goleman
Fred Kofman Otto Scharmer
Experiment with Aaa Ooo Mmm
Gut
Heart
HeadIntellectual
Intelligence
Emotional
Intelligence
Intuitive
Intelligence
Aaa
Ooo
Mmm
Sound & EnergySound & Energy
Leadership = Decision/Choice making with Head, Heart & Gut

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Some science behind gut feel
Second Brain
in the
Stomach
Intuitive Intelligence - GutIntuitive Intelligence - Gut

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Emotional Intelligence - HeartEmotional Intelligence - Heart
“Biology of Transcendence” from Neurophysicist Joseph Chilton-
Pearce
Heart is composed of large number of neurons and is an organ of
intelligence
Heart is the source of body’s strongest electromagnetic field

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Sanskrit LanguageSanskrit Language
It is the language designed to enhance the Energy system
Each alphabet is designed to produce certain vibrations in the system
Words are designed out of alphabets such that they produce right beneficial
vibrations
Grammar is designed to combine alphabets & words such that right vibrations
are amplified
अ
आ
इ
ऊ
ए
ओ
क
च
ट
त
पअ
. Consonants:
Modulated by
tongue.
Move from throat to
lip.
Consonants:
Modulated by
tongue.
Move from throat to
lip.
Vowels:
No usage of
tongue.
Move from pit of
stomach to nasal.
Vowels:
No usage of
tongue.
Move from pit of
stomach to nasal.

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Benefits of Sanskrit are being seen
in many areas including children's
performance
SanskritSanskrit

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Cymatics – Images of SoundsCymatics – Images of Sounds
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/04/amazing-resonance-experiment-sacred-
geometry-sound.html
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/04/amazing-resonance-experiment-sacred-geometry-sound.html

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Human Body as the Energy SystemHuman Body as the Energy System
Modern Science & Medicine consider human body as
merely electro-chemical, electro-mechanical and physical
phenomena
Ancient Indian & Eastern Spiritual Sciences consider it as
an Energy System
Universal Cosmic Energy (everything is common at atomic level)
Yoga – union of body, mind and spirit
Kriya Yoga – Chakras and Naadis
Holistic Ayurveda (deals with Prakrati (nature) in total)
Reiki (which means life force in Japanese; Started by Dr. Mikao
Usui a doctor and Buddhist monk during 1860s)
Thai Chi, Acupressure, Acupuncture (originated in China)
Acupressure & Acupuncture was originally developed by
Shukracharya (Sage of the Asuras) in India many thousands of years
back
Homeopathy (Started by Dr. Hahnemann a doctor in Germany
during 1800s)

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Science of Homeopathy: Medicine of EnergyScience of Homeopathy: Medicine of Energy
SystemSystem
Basic principle: what causes disease cures the disease also when
given in the potenticized form
Homeopathic medicine preparation
Potencization through the process of tritration
Transfer of atomic vibrations to the base substance. Not even a single
molecule of medicinal material will be present according to Avogadro
number
Curing principle
Right medicine creates energy vibrations in the human system (resonance
principle)
This increases the energy level to improve the health conditions
Typically causes initial aggravation and subsequently cures with
oscillations
Cures inside-out: Mind  Emotional level  Physical level
Mind & Emotional symptoms are the key for diagnosis

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FoodFood
Right foods are identified based on the Energy constitution
rather than just physical nutritional qualities like protein,
carbohydrates, vitamins, …
Foods with positive Pranic Energy
Ashguard, Fruits, Nuts, Honey, Coconut,…
Foods with neutral Pranic Energy
Potato, Tomato
Foods with negative Pranic Energy
Onion, Garlic, Asephoteda, Brinjal, Coffee, Tea, Chilli, …
Food in cold storage has low pranic energy
It’s best to eat cooked food before 2 hours after cooking
…

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Life StyleLife Style
Early to bed, early to rise
Penal gland – the endocrine gland in the brain
Sleep-wake cycles, body rhythm
King’s breakfast, normal man’s lunch, poor man’s dinner
Digestion, metabolism
…

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Path forward: A personal prescriptionPath forward: A personal prescription
Practice Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation
everyday*
Goal and Path clarity emerge continuously
Rocket launch analogy – drop intellectualizing – ‘Na Iti’,
‘Na Iti’
Art of Living (www.artofliving.org ) & Isha Yoga
(www.ishafoundation.org ) have some good programs
They combine Kriya yoga, Jnaana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and
Karma Yoga
Saadhana – Seva – Satsang

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ಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರುಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರು
The book that changed Steve Jobs’ life
He asked for this book to be given as a
gift during his memorial service
Steve Jobs
Paramahamsa Yogananda
Steve Jobs’ last gift: http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/10/technology/steve-jobs-gift/

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ಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರುಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರು
Past 3 lives
Consecration ceremonies
Solidifying Mercury
Drinking Cobra’s venom
Kailash, Manasarovar
Dhyanalinga
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Chakreshwara

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ಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರುಆಧಾಯತಮಕ ವಜಾನನದ ಆಧುನಕ ದಗದಶರಕರು
Great Yogi
Amazig revelations in his autobiography
Naga loka
Shirdi Sai Baba
Vibhuti, Rudraksha creation
….
Sri M

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What happened to Bhaarat?What happened to Bhaarat?
Why we became like this?Why we became like this?
Nalanda University destroyed in 11th
century; 90,00,000
Sanskrit books burnt

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What happened to Bhaarat?What happened to Bhaarat?
Why we became like this?Why we became like this?
Indian education system & spiritual lifestyle systematically
destroyed by British
Post-independence Indian governments continued it further
Rajiv Malhotra

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ಯುಗ ಪರವತರನಯುಗ ಪರವತರನ
ಜಗತುತ ೨೦೮೨ ರಲಲ ತರೇತಾಯುಗಕಕ ಕಾಲಡಲದ:
http://www.ishafoundation.org/blog/yoga-meditation/science-of-
yoga/kali-yuga-end-lies-ahead/ by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

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So what next?So what next?
World is going to make progress from Modern Science to
Spiritual Science. Visible in many ways:
Yoga
Medical Science – ‘Super Gene’ book by Deepak Chopra +
Leadership, Management – ‘Search Inside Yourself’ program at
Google
Lifestyles
…
Bhaarat is going to be Jagathguru by 2030
Insights from many Yogis
What is our Goal? What are our Paths?

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Social
& Family
Life
Professional
Life
Spiritual Life
YinYang – the balance
Relish a Wholesome & Holistic LifeRelish a Wholesome & Holistic Life
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