Reasons to Rethink Cosmology
In this author's perspective there are two basic reasons for changing the way we currently view cosmology, the science of the advent of the universe.
(1) The modern Big Bang hypothesis is untenable because it proposes that a real universe emerged “Out of Nothing”. The shaky foundation of this hypothesis comprises a mixed-bag of real and hypothetical entities; the real gravitational force intrinsic to matter and hypothetical Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy extrinsic to the matter of the universe.
(2) The Vedic Big Bang is tenable because it leads to a rotating universe out of a real matter-matter transition. Its reality is built on the foundation of the force of gravity pulling matter inward and the centrifugal force of angular momentum throwing matter outward - both forces intrinsic to the matter of the universe.
The modern Big Bang hypothesis is also in violation of the all-pervading "Cause-and-Effect" principle and another dictum in Vedic Philosophy which stipulates - "What is being created cannot be a cause of itself".
The all-pervasive nature of the "Cause-and-Effect" principle was recognized by ancient Vedic rishis (sages). For example a YajurVeda mantra (40/11) states:
"...simultaneously understanding both (cause and effect) enhances your knowledge...". The cause-and-effect principle and its connection to cosmology is
discussed in this book with references from the Vedas and the ancient Darshans (Sutras/Philosophy books).
From the far antiquity of the Vedic Civilization in India, beyond 5,000 years, the Saankhya Darshan sutra (1/43) of Rishi Kapil states - नावस्तुनो वस्तुसिध्दि: (Naavastuno vastusiddhi)
which means - "Nothingness cannot be the cause of something". The same principle emerged millenia later as the 'categorical imperative'
of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1712-1804 CE) (discussed in Chapter 1). Kant according to the Soviet scholar Theodore Stcherbatsky (1866-1942 CE)
had a deep interest in Hindu (Vedic) philosophy and derived his doctrine from Vedic Philosophy.
Key deficiencies of the modern Big Bang hypothesis are discussed in Chapters 1, 2 and 7.
An example of a part-mantra is given below to show how the mantras are translated in this book.एकचक्रं वर्तत एकनेमि सहस्राक्षरं प्र पुरो नि पश्चा । …(Ekchakram vartat eknemi sahasraaksharam pra puro ni pashcha |...(AtharvaVeda 10/8/7).
(continued in the next column). Word Transliteration and Meaning: एकचक्रं (ek-chakram) = one-wheel, वर्तत (vartat) = in existence, एकनेमि (ek-nemi)= one principle / same principle, सहस्र-अक्षरं (sahasra-aksharam) = thousands of non-decaying celestial objects (in the creation phase), प्र (pra)= with specificity/reality, पुर: (purah) = forward, नि (ni) = with certainty, पश्चा (pashchaa)= backward ।
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Mantra Translation:
"This universe is a one-wheel system in its real existence, with thousands of different non-decaying celestial objects forward and backward (in all directions) governed by one (same) principle. …."
That the Universe is a "One-wheel Rotating System" is revealed in the Veda mantras. The Author discusses in Chapter 7 several intriguing Vedic Cosmological pronouncements.
Book Title:
The Vedic Big Bang ©‑
A New Cosmology Scenario Revealed in the
Ancient Veda Mantras of India
by Dr. Shiv R. Pal, PhD (Physics)
(For Author's resume please click on the link "The Author")
The 776 pages long book is in two volumes,
Volume 1 (Chapters 1 to 5, pages 433), VOLUME 2 (chapters 6 to 11, pages 343)
Chapter Titles
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Vedic Big Bang.
CHAPTER 2: Present Understanding of the Universe ‑ a Critical Scrutiny
of the contemporary Big Bang hypothesis.
CHAPTER 3: Historicity of Vedic References ‑ the References on Cosmology
Precede 5,000 years.
CHAPTER 4: A Brief Review of Ancient Vedic Literature ‑ the Source of
Ancient References on Cosmology.
CHAPTER 5: The Primary Vedic Entities in the Creation of the Universe.
CHAPTER 6: The Vedic Cosmology Principle
CHAPTER 7: The Energy Forms in the Vedic Big Bang Scenario
CHAPTER 8: First Action of Aditi (Nature)‑ the Creation of the Eight
Progeny of Aditi
CHAPTER 9: Heat Energy Eh and Rotational Energy Er are the Fundamental Tools of Creation
CHAPTER 10: The Vedic Pralaya (dissolution) is the Big Crunch
CHAPTER 11: Functioning Vedic Universe ‑Birth of the Solar System and the Ancient Observations of the Sun and the Planets
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