String Theory and Vedic Scriptures

The world of strings is deceptively simple, endlessly complicated. (source:author)

                                

Relativistic Quantum Field Theory has worked very well to describe the observed behaviors and properties of elementary particles. But the theory itself only works well when gravity is so weak that it can be neglected. Particle theory only works when we pretend gravity doesn't exist. While 'General relativity' only works when we pretend that the Universe is purely classical and that quantum mechanics is not needed in our description of Nature. 

String theory is believed to fill the gap between Quantum field theory, and General relativity theory. 'String theories' are recent developments in modern day physics.
In 'String theory', the elementary particles we are thought to be excitation modes of elementary strings. However, the strings in string theory are floating in space-time. Nonetheless, they have tension. 

We are used to thinking of fundamental particles (like electrons) as point-like 0-dimensional objects. A generalization of this is fundamental strings that are 1-dimensional objects. They exists in the Planck Scale. They have no thickness but do have a length, typically 0.000000000000000000000000000000001 cm [that's a decimal point followed by 32 zeros and a 1]. This is very small compared to the length scales that we can reasonably measure, so these strings are so small that they practically look like point particles.

Now what some of our ancient scriptures say about the elementary composition of this 'Universe'.

"Sun and the rest of the universe are woven in string. What is that string that is Vayu." says Shatapatha Brahmana (8.7.3.10)

Kathashruti Upanishad (2.2) says that “Vayu has entered the universe and taken the shape of every object in the universe.” 

Now please don't translate the meaning of 'Vayu' to be 'air' because in Vedic Sanskrit 'Vayu' is some thing different. 'Vayu' is something, which is all pervading. Shatapatha Brahmana gives a definite clue as to the meaning of 'Vayu' when it says that 'What is that string is Vayu'. It further says that whole universe is woven in 'String'. Now haven't you heard some thing similar being discussed by 21st century physicist when they discuss the 'String Theory'. 

Rishis and Sages were people who meditated from days to years span, to seek the highest knowledge of the universe. Ancient Indian Scripture are a collection of these experiences and wisdom. So, does it mean meditation/ Dhyana Yoga could solve the mysteries of the universe? What is Dhyanam/Meditation? A path to attain consciousness? What is Consciousness? Stay tuned, and follow us for answers, and commentaries.