Dual nature of matter (particle nature and wave nature) is
acknowledged by Dr. Louis De. Broglie (1924): Particles are bundles of waves
which move with a group velocity and possess an effective mass.[1] Detail
discussion in this field is not our principal objective. Quantum electrons, as
well as electrons under the regulation of atoms and large molecules, behave
like wave and particle at different instances.[2] Even
light waves, although having some electromagnetic characteristics, can have
angular momentum during formation of vortex.[3] Science
confers the properties of matter and energy alongside their duality.
Propositions have limitations up to different dimensions duly exhibited by a
galaxy. It is estimated that Milky Way Galaxy[4],
the parental segment of our Solar System, accommodates near about 100 to 400
billion stars. One can easily estimate the vast expansion with which this
galaxy confers its status in space. There are other galaxies having more volume
that compared to the collective volume of several other galaxies. The Solar
System is located at near about 27,000 light years from the Galactic Centre.[5] Whatever
be the volume and whatever the content is, all kinds of celestial collections
represent four different dimensions (such as length, breadth, height and time).
Being special member of Solar System, the Earth is the place which
got the name Living Planet due to presence and evolution of life in it. All
living forms got some sort of similarities in terms of combination of atoms to
form large and complex molecules; combination of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and
nitrogen manufactured different types of proteins; such proteins took the role
of shaping bodily constructions; several other molecules took part secondarily
to bring variations. Nucleic acids took the role of encoding and transmitting
template of protein molecules to ensure continuation of generations. Through a
prolonged span of organic evolution the living planet reached up to the
evolution of human beings.
Our discussion
will move on towards convergence of principles of Knowledge and Science, which
is also a pre-requisite for understanding different aspects of spirituality. Question
often arises about the purpose of organic evolution which went on progressive
towards the evolution of human beings; increase of cranial capacity, attainment
of grip of arms, development of bipedalism, erect posture are some of the
physical and anatomical development; intellect, mind, ego, senses and bodily
organ system are some of the functional development which ensured refinement of
development in human beings.
Scope of our
discussion regarding spiritual ascent depends entirely on the ways and means of
functioning of senses, ego, intellect, mind, spirit and the soul. Science
rarely confers manifestation of the living body under a balanced regulation and
support of the soul; but spiritual orientation of saintly persons contributed a
lot to ensure progress of fellow individual and aspirants in this line to
ensure spiritual ascent of the fellow aspirant. The evolutionary track leading towards origin
of hominids deviated from that of apes near about 4 to 8 million years ago.[6] Homo habialis, the earliest form of hominids evolved around 2.8
million years ago.[7]
Rapid encephalization[8], a
process leading towards enlargement of brain capacity and volume, occurred in
due course of time; it was just doubled in Homo
erectus.[9] Scholars often indulge in debates regarding
exact site of the origin of modern man. The forerunner of modern man Home
sapiens evolved in between 400,000 to 250,000 years ago.[10] Men moved on towards development of lithic
technology just 50,000 years ago.[11] Evidences
suggest that social and cultural attitude of human beings continued changing
gradually on the basis of different climatic zones duly inhabited by evolved
groups of the same genera. Homo neanderthalensis, inhabited Europe and Asia
from 400,000 to 28,000 years ago. There exist various anatomical and structural
differences in between modern man and Neanderthal variations; along with some
sort of advancement in the population of the stock of cold climate.[12] Organic
evolution secured enlargement of human brain three times than compared to those
of chimpanzee or gorilla.[13]
Ulnar opposition, the contact between tip of thumb and the little finger, is
one of the unique qualities to the genus Homo.[14] Development
of spirituality, a mental aspect of life leading towards regulation of senses,
refinement of spirit, intellect and reorientation of ego, is another feature
which is special to humans.[15] In
modern context the term is broadened to accommodate aspects of religion,
culture, traditions, rituals and Yoga.[16] In
some cases such development may involve beliefs in a supernatural realm beyond
the scope of ordinarily sensible world.[17]
Scopes of our
discussion remain restricted to instances of Vedic Scriptures and related
literary sources alongside some of the relevant sources from Science and
Technology.
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