Many spiritual and philosophical concepts are generally considered off limits for any scientific analysis and evaluation, as the modern scientists consider that science has developed its ideas from the observation of matter, be it in gas, liquid or solid form. This is far from the truth. There are several examples where philosophical concepts dominated the development of scientific ideas. Some of the contradictory attitudes may actually stem more from historical conflicts between religion and the empirical development of scientific principles than a real divergence between the philosophical concepts and scientific ideas. In fact, a sympathetic approach to understand the interconnection between science and spirituality/philosophy reveals more commonality and synergism than conflict and mutual exclusivity. This article will elaborate on this issue, taking examples of some of the most fundamental concepts such as the origin of the universe and time on one hand and understanding the yuga cycle on the other.

MATRIX OF MAYA

In 1993, a mainstream scientist and Nobel Laureate, Francis Crick, wrote a book called The Scientific Search for the Soul. It indicated that scientists are interested in the question of the deeper basis of the operation of this universe even as they are disillusioned with their search for the most fundamental particles constituting the elements. There is an indication that a mental game theory is taking shape from the ancient wisdom of saints and sages in terms of the exploration of Maya.