Nature, Sense, Sanatan Dharma, and Science: A Holistic Perspective
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, everything we perceive, every truth we uncover, and every discovery we make has always existed. It is not the world that changes, but our capacity to perceive it. Human consciousness, like a seed, grows and matures, enabling us to understand the deeper truths hidden in plain sight. This gradual realization is not an invention of the human mind but a discovery of what was already there — waiting to be understood.
Let’s take a closer look at how Nature, Sense, Sanatan Dharma, and Science fit together to provide a profound and holistic understanding of existence.
The Cosmos Holds Everything Already
The universe operates on principles that are timeless, consistent, and infinite. Nature has always existed in its divine form, and everything within it — from the laws of physics to the cycles of life and death — is eternal. The fundamental elements, energies, and truths were not created by human beings, nor can they be altered by human actions. What we call invention is actually discovery — the unveiling of what was always present.
When humans discover something new, they are not creating something from nothing, but rather tapping into a universal knowledge that has always been there, just out of reach. This discovery happens gradually as human consciousness expands, increasing our awareness of the hidden dimensions of reality.
Human Limitation: A Matter of Awareness
The cosmos is abundant, and all knowledge is readily available to us. However, our minds are limited. It is the human consciousness that restricts how much we can access and understand. Just as the universe is vast, so too is our potential to expand our awareness. As human beings, we only discover truths about the universe when our consciousness evolves, and we begin to sense things beyond our limited perspective.
This expansion of consciousness is the key. What we cannot yet perceive or understand is not outside the realm of possibility, but outside the reach of our current awareness. As our understanding grows, so does our capacity to access the timeless truths that reside in the universe.
Nature: The Supreme Teacher
Nature has always been the supreme teacher, offering wisdom without words. Birds have been flying since the dawn of time, yet it was not until the early 20th century that human beings learned to fly. The Wright brothers did not invent flight — they simply discovered the principles of flight that had always existed in nature. The laws of aerodynamics had been present in the wings of birds for millions of years, but it took a human consciousness that had evolved enough to sense those principles and apply them.
Nature, in all its forms, is a reflection of the cosmic order — a mirror of the divine intelligence that governs the universe. It is through observing nature and understanding its rhythm that human beings can tap into the hidden knowledge of the cosmos.
Sanatan Dharma: The Universal Set
Sanatan Dharma is the universal set, the eternal order that encompasses all aspects of existence. It is not a religion but the very framework of existence itself. Sanatan Dharma teaches us to live in harmony with the cosmos by understanding its natural rhythms, cycles, and principles. It is the eternal path of truth, dharma (righteousness), and the realization of the divine presence in all things.
At the heart of Sanatan Dharma is Sense — the ability to perceive the truth of existence, beyond the material and the superficial. The senses we rely on are not just physical; they are also spiritual. True sense is the ability to perceive the deeper aspects of reality, to see the invisible threads that bind everything together in the universe.
Sanatan Dharma teaches us that it is only through refined awareness and sensible perception that we can discover the underlying truths of the universe. A person who is connected to their senses, who is grounded in awareness, can perceive the subtle signs and principles of nature and the cosmos. A lunatic or one who is disconnected from reality cannot perceive this subtle order, as they are clouded by confusion and delusion.
Science: A Subset of Sanatan Dharma
Science is the child of human curiosity, a systematic method of understanding the world around us. But when we examine science from a higher perspective, we see that it is not the creator of truth, but the discoverer of what already exists within the framework of Sanatan Dharma.
Science is a subset of Sanatan Dharma, operating within the boundaries of the material and observable universe. While Sanatan Dharma encompasses all realms of existence, including the physical, metaphysical, and spiritual, science is primarily concerned with understanding the observable, measurable, and repeatable phenomena of the world. Science deals with cause and effect — it seeks to uncover the principles that govern the material world and establish a standard pattern of understanding.
In this sense, Science is the tool we use to decode the mysteries of Nature, but it cannot define or encompass the totality of existence. It is reactive, studying events after they have occurred, while Sanatan Dharma perceives the principles before they manifest.
Technology: The Manifestation of Truth
Technology is the manifestation of human realization, brought to life through scientific understanding. However, technology is not a creation from nothing; it is an application of a discovered truth. The Wright brothers did not create the concept of flight, but they manifested it into a practical form by applying their scientific discoveries to real-world engineering. They took the knowledge provided by nature and made it tangible.
When human consciousness aligns with the universal laws of nature, technology emerges as the outward expression of that realization. Technology is not separate from the cosmos; it is a direct manifestation of divine intelligence made practical.
Conclusion: A Unified Vision
In this interconnected framework:
Nature is the supreme, ever-present teacher that provides wisdom through its eternal principles.
Sanatan Dharma is the universal framework — the eternal set that encompasses all existence, with Sense as its tool for perception.
Science is a subset of Sanatan Dharma, a method that decodes the observable aspects of the universe.
Technology is the practical manifestation of the principles discovered through science and aligned with the wisdom of nature.
As human beings, we are not creators of the universe; we are co-discoverers. The wisdom of the cosmos is already written, and it is our job to awaken our senses, align with the eternal truths, and use our knowledge to live in harmony with nature. By doing so, we can move beyond limitation and embrace a life of purpose, progress, and divine understanding.
"True discovery lies not in creation, but in the awakening of our senses to the eternal truths that have always been present in the universe. The cosmos speaks in silence, and only those aligned with the eternal order of nature can hear its whispers."
~ Adarsh Singh
Sat Apr 26, 2025
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