Dr. Subhash Kak: Vedanta, Computer Science, AI, Yoga, Consciousness | Abhijit Chavda Podcast 9

22 thoughts on “Dr. Subhash Kak: Vedanta, Computer Science, AI, Yoga, Consciousness | Abhijit Chavda Podcast 9”

1. 00:00 Intro to Dr. Kak
   02:15 Why did you (Dr.Kak) choose computer science? What was the journey to becoming a computer scientist?
   08:15 What is computer science and what do computer scientists do?
   17:18 Today’s computer architecture is based on two valued logic. How do we make the shift to three valued logic?
   22:21 Do we have a definition of consciousness from the view of pure science?
   30:40 Could you elaborate on the architecture of mind(the koshas)?
   39:20 Why do Buddhists deny the Mahaparinirvana Sutra (Buddha’s dying message, tying Sanatana Dharma philosophy to Buddhism)?
   43:52 What is Panpsychism? Is it in sync with the Vendantic view?
   54:57 We communicate mostly in English, which is a superficial crude language compared to Sanskrit. Is it one of the reasons we are deracinated, lost touch with our civilizational language?
   1:07:20 What is Atma? What is the relationship of individual atma and universal consciousness?
   1:13:59 Do animals have consciousness according to Vendanta?
   1:23:07 Today’s society is Rakshasic in various parts of the world. Isn’t it?
   1:30:19 India’s sciences are being appropriated, like Yoga is being transmuted by the West into various forms. Shouldnt India create institutions to protect its heritage?
   1:38:18 Yoga is lived Sanatana Dharma. There are various forms like Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakthi Yoga, which one is the best?
   1:41:59 The Western world holds its thoughts and philosophies as superior, do you believe that is the case?
   1:47:30 There is so much we don’t know, 96% of the Universe is dark matter, 95% of the DNA is not understood, how can Indian philosophy unravel this mystery?
   1:58:55 What kind of person is a good interlocutor of Indian culture?
   02:08:44 Why do you think the population will go down?
   02:14:40 Are you hopeful for the future of humanity?
   02:17:55 Where does the law of Karma come into all of this?
   02:20:05 How do you see yourself as Shiva?
   02:21:50 How does one find the right path and Guru?
   02:27:09 Who has influenced you the most, as a Guru?
   02:29:53 Which thinkers and writers have influenced you the most?
   02:34:07 Which interpretation of Quantum Mechanics makes most sense to you?

   Interesting nuggets:
   09:34 Panini’s Sanskrit is like a computer program
   11:54 Three valued logic (like from India’s various ancient sciences) is superior to binary.
   16:09 Kanaaga Rishi’s Vaisheshika sutra describing Quantum Mechanics
   28:09 One Consciousness is Shiva
   29:19 Freud’s interpretation of dreams
   29:47 Upanishad’s sophisticated understanding of Consciousness
   34:55 Akaalik dhamma of Buddhism is same as Sanatana Dharma (the eternal dharma)
   35:28 Neelakanta Dharini Mantra and meaning. Avalokiteshwara praying to Neelakanta(Shiva)
   37:54 Schroedinger’s Vedanta connection
   39:00 Classical expression of reality, marxism.
   40:00 India’s intellectual life is smashed
   42:32 The Dhvani Theory
   48:40 Organized Hinduism is in shambles
   59:15 What is the deeper meaning of Vedic Rituals?
   1:08:35 Why is Sanatana Dharma revolutionary?
   1:18:00 How does Indian Pauranic sociology understand the mind vis a vis Devas, Asuras, Rakshasas
   1:25:25 What is the meaning of Shiva’s five faces?
   1:30:01 How is India saved by mothers and grandmothers?
   1:32:06 What is Yoga?
   1:41:21 Why is the ethical foundation fundamental?
   1:41:31 Racism in European thought, where have so many European scholars gone wrong?
   1:49:36 Dr. George Sudarshan’s paper on drishti shrishti vaad (how the observer can influence an outcome)
   1:50:36 Why is the Yoga Vashista the greatest book ever written?
   02:05:02 Jatis were fluid
   02:07:31 In future degrees won’t matter, skill will matter.
   02:08:30 World population projected to go down
   02:17:46 What is Jivatma and how does it relate to Paramatma?

2. We need more people like Dr. Kak.

3. Bharatvarsh mein Gunjenam sant aasharamji hai nisklnk

4. We want Subramanian swamy

5. Lovely

6. 👏👏👏

7. Sir, you say quantum computers will not be possible, but what about the primitive quantum computer already built by google which can solve problems of some complexity already. Also quantum fourier transform is effective at resolving quantum bits. What are your views on this?

8. Bless you for doing this with Kak Saheb introducing his knowledge and soulful generosity to be illuminated with. Am grateful in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

9. With so much resentment towards Capitalism, I wonder what he thinks of T. Boone Pickens who was the real "tantric" on oil exploration and a generous alumni of the school that feeds him.

10. I think we should call hindu science and hindu math instead of Indian this ,Indian that

11. This kind of conversation would inspire a whole lot of next generation knowledge seekers to explore various dimensions or facets of consciousness by studying our own ancient research works/scriptures. Thank you 🙏

12. Interesting discussion. 😅😅

13. The mahayana school of Buddhist just says that Anattma ( Annatta) is no thing – not nothing. Also not sure why the speaker says there are no organised Hindus following Vedanta. There is a vibrant body of seekers. Santana dharma is a system with something for everyone. Eventually mature seekers do ask, is there more to life than praying for wish fulfilment.

14. Thich Nhat Hanh

15. Defunct Regulators damage more

16. Abhijit I am 85 years old APHD in housing As in town planningI but I am learning history from you

17. Beautiful

18. Sir i think its high time that India as a country needs to adopt or rather implement, Sankrit,Vedas and other Hindu Religious books as a subject & curriculum in every school!

19. We are happy to attend Dr. Subhash Kak's presence at the upcoming event at IIT Mandi. He is definitely someone to listen to. Thanks Abhijit Chavda sir for this amazing podcast

20. Love this channel!

21. बहुत ही सुंदर ज्ञान चर्चा है। 🎉❤ हमारी परंपरा महान है, संस्कृति, अद्भुत है। बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएं। ❤🎉

22. हिन्दी में अध्ययन किया जा सकता है। अधयातम का।

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