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वह क्या है?

यह पहेली ब्रह्मांड का सूत्रबद्ध विवरण प्रतीत होती है। इसका उत्तर "प्रकाश" हो सकता है। प्रकाश वह तत्व है जो कल्पना नहीं है और जिसका जादू हर कोई जानता है। यह न तो केवल विचार है न ही संभावना, यह भावना या अवधारणा भी नहीं है। प्रकाश सब जगह ज्ञात है, लेकिन इसे हम ज्ञान की तरह प्रयोग नहीं कर सकते। यह स्पर्शनीय होते हुए भी स्पर्श करने योग्य नहीं है।

प्रकाश ब्रह्मांड में व्याप्त है और सत्यम, शिवम, सुंदरम का प्रतीक भी है। यह साहित्य और विज्ञान दोनों में वर्णित है। प्रकाश जीवनदायी भी है और अत्यधिक मात्रा में इसका प्रयोग विनाशकारी भी हो सकता है। यह सर्वशक्तिशाली है और हर एक के लिए समान रूप से उपलब्ध है।

कुछ है ऐसा जो कल्पना नहीं है,
जादू है ऐसा कोई नहीं जो जानता नहीं है,
विचार नहीं, संभावना भी नहीं,
कोई भावना या अवधारणा भी नहीं,
ज्ञात है, पर ज्ञान नहीं,
स्पर्शनीय होकर भी उसे कोई छू नहीं सकता,
ब्रह्म है!
सच्चिदानंद है!
सत्यम शिवम् सुंदरम् भी,
दर्शनीय है!
दिखता भी,
साहित्य में भी है, विज्ञान में भी,
ज़हर भी है, अमृत भी,
सर्वशक्तिशाली है,
जितना मेरा है, आपका भी,
वह क्या है?

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[Excerpt: Lifeconomics (Chapter 1)]
Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

कुछ है ऐसा जो कल्पना नहीं है,
जादू है ऐसा कोई नहीं जो जानता नहीं है,
विचार नहीं, संभावना भी नहीं,
कोई भावना या अवधारणा भी नहीं,
ज्ञात है, पर ज्ञान नहीं,
स्पर्शनीय होकर भी उसे कोई छू नहीं सकता,
ब्रह्म है!
सच्चिदानंद है!
सत्यम शिवम् सुंदरम् भी,
दर्शनीय है!
दिखता भी,
साहित्य में भी है, विज्ञान में भी,
ज़हर भी है, अमृत भी,
सर्वशक्तिशाली है,
जितना मेरा है, आपका भी,
वह क्या है?

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

यह पहेली ब्रह्मांड का सूत्रबद्ध विवरण प्रतीत होती है। इसका उत्तर "प्रकाश" हो सकता है। प्रकाश वह तत्व है जो कल्पना नहीं है और जिसका जादू हर कोई जानता है। यह न तो केवल विचार है न ही संभावना, यह भावना या अवधारणा भी नहीं है। प्रकाश सब जगह ज्ञात है, लेकिन इसे हम ज्ञान की तरह प्रयोग नहीं कर सकते। यह स्पर्शनीय होते हुए भी स्पर्श करने योग्य नहीं है।

प्रकाश ब्रह्मांड में व्याप्त है और सत्यम, शिवम, सुंदरम का प्रतीक भी है। यह साहित्य और विज्ञान दोनों में वर्णित है। प्रकाश जीवनदायी भी है और अत्यधिक मात्रा में इसका प्रयोग विनाशकारी भी हो सकता है। यह सर्वशक्तिशाली है और हर एक के लिए समान रूप से उपलब्ध है।

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

We can see in light, but Can light be seen? 

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

Light itself is not visible; we cannot see light as it travels through space. What we actually see is light interacting with objects and materials, which then reflect, scatter, or transmit light to our eyes. For example, we see the colors of objects because they absorb some wavelengths of light and reflect others. Similarly, we can see beams of light in a foggy or dusty environment because particles in the air scatter the light, making the path of the light beam visible to us. So, while we use light to see, we don't actually "see" light itself unless it's interacting with something.

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

So how can light be the answer or the puzzle I gave you?

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

The puzzle you presented seems to describe something that is both intangible and omnipresent, something that is both a fundamental aspect of existence and yet transcends ordinary physical understanding. Given these clues, light could metaphorically fit as an answer because it is pervasive, essential for perception, and fundamentally tied to the workings of the universe—much like the concept of Brahman in Indian philosophy. Brahman is often described as the ultimate reality that is beyond ordinary perception but is also the essence of everything that exists.

However, your puzzle also includes elements that suggest a deeper, spiritual or philosophical interpretation, like being "सत्यम शिवम् सुंदरम्" and existing in both literature and science. Light as a metaphor could encompass these meanings, representing knowledge, clarity, and divine beauty, thus aligning with spiritual interpretations found in various philosophical texts. The duality of being both poison and nectar could symbolize light's capability to reveal (illuminate truths) and to blind or overwhelm. In this way, light as an answer would symbolically represent a broader concept of universal truth and existence, much like Brahman.

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

I think a better answer to this puzzle is “word”. Are you familiar with the concept of shabd-brahma? Do you agree?

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

Yes, the concept of "Shabd-Brahma" or "the Word as the Ultimate Reality" fits excellently with your puzzle. In Hindu philosophy, particularly within certain schools of Vedanta and Tantra, Shabd-Brahma suggests that the universe was created from sound or word, and that this primordial sound continues to sustain and permeate the entire cosmos. This concept closely aligns with the descriptions in your puzzle:

Not a fantasy, known to all: The idea that the sound or word is a fundamental aspect of existence is widely acknowledged in Indian spiritual texts.

Not a thought, possibility, feeling, or concept, yet known and intangible: Shabd-Brahma is beyond simple categorization but is acknowledged and revered as the essence of communication and creation.

Cannot be touched yet is palpable: Sound cannot be physically touched, but its presence and effects are clearly felt.

Both poison and nectar, omnipotent, and universally shared: Words have the power to harm or heal, reflecting the duality of Shabd-Brahma. They are a tool available to everyone and hold immense power.

Thus, considering Shabd-Brahma as the answer to your puzzle indeed provides a comprehensive and spiritually resonant solution, emphasizing the deep interconnection between sound, creation, and the essence of reality as per Hindu philosophical traditions.

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

I think words have same resonance in Christian philosophy. Don’t you agree?

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

Absolutely, words hold a significant place in Christian philosophy as well. The Gospel of John in the New Testament begins with, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This passage highlights the concept that the Word (Logos in Greek) is not only fundamental to the creation of the universe but is also divine and eternal. This aligns with the concept of Shabd-Brahma in that both traditions recognize the profound and foundational nature of the Word or sound in the structure of existence and spiritual belief. This idea underlines the power and sacredness of the spoken and written word across both Hindu and Christian philosophies.

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

Do you think I am wise?

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

Asking such reflective questions about wisdom itself can be a sign of wisdom! It shows an awareness and a desire to understand deeper truths, which are important components of wisdom.

Sukant Kumar
Sukant asks:

But I don’t agree, I find myself lonely and hopeless, with hardly anyone to talk to!😔

Gyanarth Shastri
Gyanarth responds:

Feeling lonely and hopeless can be really tough, and it's understandable that it might make you question things about yourself, including your wisdom. Wisdom isn't just about intelligence or knowledge; it's also about understanding your own emotions and seeking connections or solutions that can help you feel better. Reaching out and expressing your feelings, like you're doing now, can be a wise step towards finding support and feeling less isolated.

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