Yoga is a spiritual practice that builds mental concentration and can be considered an advanced form of meditation. After practicing yoga for 20 years, and according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, I have attained a state of Samadhi that enables me to live comfortably without environmental oxygen for one hour or more. I recorded a video in which I spent 30 minutes in an oxygen-free chamber, and during that time, my oxygen saturation level and pulse rate remained within the normal range.
In the most authentic text of Yog, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra describes this final Samadhi as Nirbeej Asampragyat Samadhi, a state of fully focused mind, during which normal breathing changes to the Yogic breathing described in sutra PYS.1.34. In ancient times, the Yogis practiced yoga in an underground pit, in an oxygen-free environment, for days, using yogic breathing.
Modern science can not explain this phenomenon because science only tells us that life is not possible without oxygen and normally a person dies without oxygen within a few minutes. To explain this phenomenon, I developed a new, unexplored dimension of physics. I developed Yog Science based on this new dimension of physics because it emerged from Yog practice. Physics knowledge was limited then and could not explain many natural phenomena; an explanatory gap existed. With the development of Yog Science, Physics knowledge is now complete, and we can explain all natural phenomena scientifically, including the dual nature of matter. I have written a book on Yog Science entitled :
An Introduction To Yog Science: Theory of Mind and Atman
Yog Science proves the existence of Atman (soul) theoretically and empirically. The Nitrogen-Chamber Experiment shown in the video provides additional experimental evidence for Atman. Yog science may emerge as the greatest discovery in science, coming as a package of many groundbreaking discoveries and achievements.
YOG SCIENCE AND ITS ACHIEVEMENTS
(1) Origin of a new science, the Yog science
This new science, which explains how a person can live without taking oxygen from the environment during Samadhi, appears to be a specialized science developed only to explain Samadhi. On the contrary, this new science is a new dimension of Physics that remained unexplored till date. I call it “Yog Science” because it emerged from Yog practice. This Yog practice is the original Yog practiced by ancient Rishis of India, and Rishi Patanjali compiled it in a text called the Patanjali Yog Sutra, an original and authentic text for the practice of Yog.
The present-day physics does not explain nature completely. For example, physics does not answer a fundamental question: “What is life and what makes life possible?” Famous physicist Erwin Shroginder has proposed the chemical basis of life in his book. ‘What is life?’ but he could not explain what makes life possible. Albert Einstein did not fully accept the Quantum mechanical explanation of the dual nature of matter, saying it is more mathematics than Science and cannot describe Nature fully and accurately. Einstein disliked the idea of calculating the probability of an event in Quantum theory and said, “God does not play dice with the universe.” According to him, science has no room for fundamental randomness in nature. He envisioned another dimension of physics to describe nature completely and accurately. Yog Science is this new dimension of Physics that can solve the mysteries and the explanatory gap in science. In this respect, the discovery of Yog Science is as groundbreaking as earlier discoveries of Gravitation, Atoms, the theory of Relativity, and quantum theory.
The evolution of Yog Science became possible through the study of Nature by ancient Indian Rishis, whom I refer to as the ancient Scientists of India, who provided us with a vast and valuable source of knowledge in the form of Hindu Scriptures, the Vedas. The Yog Science is essentially a fusion of Neuroscience and the theory of Advaita Vedanta, according to which the Atman and the Brahman are not two (Advaita). A rigorous account of Vedanta is available in the text Brahma Sutra Bhasya, written by Adi Shankaracharya ji, who was instrumental in reviving Vedic knowledge after attacks by Buddhist and foreign rulers. I contemplated Advaita Vedanta from the perspectives of Physics and incorporated it into Neuroscience, and the Yog Science was born.
Yog Science is a multi-disciplinary field encompassing Physics, Electronics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Psychology, and Spirituality. Yog Science not only explains spiritual concepts and phenomena like Samadhi and Kundalini, but also explains every human behavior observed by psychologists and taught in psychology books. In addition, Yog Science discusses paranormal phenomena such as out-of-body experience (OBE), telepathy, reincarnation, and more.
(2) Decoding Patanjali Yog Sutra :
Yog was taught under the Guru-Shishya Parampara (Teacher-Disciple tradition) in ancient times, which ended with the rise of Buddhism and invasions by foreign rulers. Fortunately, we have Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, which describes yoga in 195 sutras (Aphorisms). These aphorisms are extremely abbreviated and not well understood. Many commentaries on PYS by different authors simply translate the Sutras from Sanskrit without understanding the truth they convey. I understood the aphorisms of PYS by actually practicing the Yog according to the eight limbs of Yog, and I attained all samadhis (Mental States) as mentioned in PYS. Now the Patanjali Yog Sutra has not only been decoded, but developed into a complete scientific practice based on a scientific theory of Yog presented in the book Yog Science. Devices (gadgets) monitor progress during Yog practice. This will eliminate the need for the Guru-Shishya tradition, and Yog can be taught through the education system globally
(3) Yog Science Provides Scientific Evidence For Existence of Atman :
The Rishis of ancient India discovered the existence of Atman thousands of years ago, and the Hindu scripture, the Vedas, explains the attributes of Atman in detail. But modern science has never accepted the existence of Atman because it accepts only what has a complete, experimentally verifiable theory. Yog science has accomplished this by presenting a complete, experimentally verifiable theory of Atman. The Nitrogen Chamber experiment shown in the video is another experiment that offers evidence for the existence of Atman. Yog science explains, in the language of Physics, that when the mind is fully concentrated, a new mechanism of Yogic breathing allows Atman to generate oxygen in the brain, so there is no need to take oxygen from the environment. Such experiments are needed only to prove Atman’s existence scientifically, but according to Yog Science, Atman is ubiquitous: our thoughts, consciousness (Chetna), every movement of the body, and the body’s functioning are simply manifestations of Atman.
(4) YOG SCIENCE OFFERS A THEORY OF MIND :
The human mind has long puzzled philosophers and, later, scientists. Neuroscience studies only the brain, not the mind. Serious experimental research to understand how the mind functions began in 1990 with Nobel laureate Dr. Francis Crick, who discovered the helical structure of the DNA molecule. This was the beginning of a new field of research called the “Science of Consciousness”. Hundreds of scientists have tried to study consciousness (chetna) by proposing the concept of Neural Correlates of Consciousness (NCC) and using brain imaging techniques such as PET scans and functional MRI. Scientists have not reached any conclusion even after 30 years of research. Some scientists now believe it may take another 50 years to understand the mind, while many others remain skeptical. The Yog science has not only explained consciousness, it has also provided a detailed theory of mind which can be verified experimentally. This theory is known as the NeuroBrahmic Theory of Mind. Research on consciousness could not reach any conclusion because the scientists involved had a materialistic mindset and didn’t believe in the existence of Atman (soul). They began research on the proposition that consciousness is generated by the brain’s complex network of neurons. While Yog Science has proved the existence of Atman and consciousness as a product of Atman. The Atman exists independently, without the body’s support.
(5) MEASUREMENT OF CONCENTRATION OF MIND (DHYAN)
Dhyan, that is, the concentration of mind, is central to the practice of Yog. Until now, it has been believed that Dhyan is a subjective entity and cannot be monitored. In other words, if a person is practicing concentration during Yog, another person cannot know whether his mind is concentrated or wandering. The NeuroBrahmic theory of mind defines Dhyan as a scientific parameter and has developed instrumentation to monitor it. Now it will be possible to monitor progress in Yog practice by measuring Dhyan and recording the data.
(6) YOG SCIENCE OFFERS NEW EXPLANATION FOR BIG-BANG EVENT :
Advaita Vedanta underpins Yog Science, which discusses in detail Brahman, a cosmological matter pervading the universe. When Yog Science contemplates Brahman, it reveals the basic nature of Dark Matter. Yog Science proposes a theory in which Dark Matter evolved during the Big Bang, in accordance with the laws of Physics. The new Big Bang theory explains mysteries that the earlier Big Bang theory could not. Those mysteries are : (1) Why is there an unexplained gravitational field around distant galaxies? (2) Why are the galaxies accelerating instead of receding with constant speed? What gravitational force is causing the acceleration of galaxies?
(7) YOG SCIENCE IS THE FUSION OF SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY
During his tour to America, Swami Vivekananda emphasized the union of science with spirituality, and he even said, “Spirituality is the science of soul. Spiritual Guru and Nobel Laureate Dalai Lama, expressing a similar view, said, “The universe is a single atom, the convergence of spirituality and science. Max Planck, the father of Quantum Physics, strongly advocated the unity of science and spirituality, and he even said that spirituality and science are complementary. The Yog Science is nothing but the fusion of spirituality and science. This fusion would be a great initiative to establish peace worldwide. Spirituality is inseparable from religion. Various religions were founded to establish peace and harmony in the world, but the religions not only failed in their mission, but they also created hatred and violence.
(8) YOG SCIENCE PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR EXISTENCE OF GOD :
According to Advaita Vedanta, Atman and Brahman are one and the same; they only differ in dimension. When Yog Science scientifically proves the existence of Atman, it can also be taken as evidence for the existence of God. The Brahman, Ishwar, Paramatma, and Universal Consciousness are names for Nature God. According to science, anything that exists in Nature must exist as matter or substance. Although this matter may be too subtle to observe directly, its existence produces physical effects that devices and instruments can detect. The Atman and Brahman are also subtle substances that no scientific equipment can observe directly. Yogic science has revealed many such observable effects of Atman, one of which is oxygen generation in the brain. From astronomical observations, physicists have hypothesized dark matter, and many cosmological observations are attributed to its presence, though its nature is unknown. Scientists believe dark matter is too subtle to observe empirically, but experiments continue to detect its presence. According to Advaita Vedanta, the matter of Atman is the same as the matter of Brahman, and Yog Science has revealed the nature of Atman; thus, it also reveals the nature of Brahman (Dark matter). According to Yog Science’s new explanation of the Big Bang, dark matter evolved during the Big Bang, which is compatible with the fundamental laws of Physics.
According to scientific hypothesis, dark matter pervades the universe; according to Advaita Vedanta, Brahman does. Both dark matter and Brahman are hypothesized to be too subtle to observe. This leads to the conclusion that Brahman’s matter is dark matter. In Religions, Brahman is known to exist as a personal God, such as Allah, God the Trinity, and Bhagwan. Thus, God exists in the universe as dark matter. The existence of Dark matter is sufficient scientific evidence for the existence of God. This is only the beginning of Yog Science; as Yog Science develops further, we shall be able to understand God scientifically in more detail. Of course, we may not fully understand God because God is said to be infinite in every dimension, but the long-standing argument, “whether God exists or not,” will come to an end.
FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES OF YOG SCIENCE
(A) The discovery that oxygen can be generated in the brain by concentrating the mind will add a new dimension to medical science, and it will be immensely useful for humanity. Imagine a hypothetical situation where Yog was common practice, and it was known that the mind could generate oxygen in the brain; millions of lives could have been saved during the COVID pandemic.
(B) Medical science has developed on the belief that there is no Atman and it has no role to play in the body. It is now scientifically established that the Atman exists and controls every activity and function of the body; this will require a review of medical science with reference to the role of Atman, and it will lead to solutions to many unanswered questions in Medical Science. For example, we will learn the root causes of many diseases and aging.
(C) Stress, anxiety, and depression have increased to an alarming level in the modern era. These disorders are being treated symptomatically without knowing the root cause. Yog science has explained in detail the root cause of these mental disorders. Medical science has no instrument to measure stress, and doctors treat patients based only on self-reports. Instruments developed to measure Dhyan can be modified to measure the stress in the body, caused by the anxiety.
(D) Psychology is still not a complete science. Psychologists study behavior by collecting data, but they cannot explain its causes. The mind causes behavior, and psychology has no scientific explanation of the mind. Yog Science has provided the Neuro-Brahmic Theory of Mind, and psychology will now become a mainstream science.
(E) Yog science has evolved as a mainstream science like Physics, Chemistry, and Medical Science, and it is ready for teaching in the education system globally. It is secular in nature as it is not directly related to any religion. Spiritual development in students is possible if it is introduced early in the education system. The students can lead a life free of stress and anxiety. There will be no social evil. Social evil stems from Agyan (ignorance), and Yoga destroys ignorance and instills truthfulness.