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

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Dr. Subhash Kak is an Indian-American computer scientist, theoretical physicist, historian, Indologist, Vedic scholar, linguist, philosopher, and poet. He is Regents Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

Dr. Kak's scientific research has spanned the fields of information theory, cryptography, neural networks, quantum information, and theoretical physics.

He is one of the pioneers of quantum learning. He coined the term "quantum neural computing" which is a theory of consciousness that is partly classical and partly quantum.

He has authored and co-authored at least 20 books on a variety of topics.

In 2019, Dr. Kak was awarded the Padma Shri, India's 4th highest civilian award, for his immense contributions in multiple areas of expertise.

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[SalilaAyurveda]

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?

[Bharat-qepp]

For the first time in my life I watched a 2:40:00 hr long video . The knowledge I gained from the podcast is tremendous and Dr Kak is like an ocean full of wisdom, I recommend you all to watch the full podcast. Trust me this podcast is worth your time 🙏🏾

[a_c]

I love his Advaita Vedanta talks. So so so very happy.
There are many institutions. U have to find them. Many spiritual institutions teaching Gyana, Bhakti, Hatha, and Karma Yoga and also all of them together. You have to seek and you shall find.

Yoga spiritualises the body, purifies the entire constitution of the being to receive that spiritual truth. Yoga means Union. All form of Yog means Union of oneself with oneself.

Even Harvard has Vedanta classes, Buddhism classes, etc.

Indian youth needs to be interested in it rather than partying, doing other nonsense and wasting life.
But every life is an opportunity, every lifetime is an opportunity to near or come close to become one to our own self. Every life missed is a missed opportunity. So uplift the consciousness by becoming aware.

Katha Upanishad, please read it. Amazing, mind-blowing it is. U shall see how that little boy Nachiketa, at that very little age, completely blew the mind of Yama, even Yama had to bow down to him and praise him and gave him the ultimate Truth and he self realised and he also blessed him with a complete sets of very highest level of Yagya which can only be done if those sets of conditions are met. Nachiketa chose ultimate truth even when Yama offered him world's all kinds of glory any individual can ever ask or desire for. But Nachiketa strongly rejected all his great offers, watching his persistence, Yama gave him that divine wisdom.

[saisonuram]

Subhash Kak is a gem of Bharat, shining in the West. More like him can be found in from where he originates.
Without vedantic background, even Quantum Mechanics is unconscious machine.

[axetremeist]

Absolutely enlightening. From inner Shiva to AI to quantum-veda connections. To shishya seeking guru and the other way around. Mind blown and opened up to so many possibilities. Big fan Abhijit Chavda sir and Dr Subhash Kak sir.

[darwinhubc]

I found Hinduism to be the most perfectly satisfying religion in the world. #SwamiVivekananda

[SapnaSharma]

The beauty of the stream is as a sanatani I am in agreement with each topic you are elaborating.
Universe is implanting information in our collective consciousness.

[prashanttiwari]

Thankyou Abhi sirji for inviting KaK sir, he is the most learned person of our scriptures as far as I know 🤩🙏

[rakeshlakhotia]

I was in India (Gurugram/Delhi) recently, Did not have the good fortune to watch this video, otherwise I could have tried to meet these guys.

[harshahalsur]

Indeed abhijit sir doing great.. Job. Mainstream lacks everything. This podcast has become bcoz mainstream doesn't cater to our questions..

[incrediblebharat]

This is gonna be amazing..two personalities with such a level of intelligence on one platform 🙏🏻

[ghanendarsinghashia]

Sir that was too much knowledge in an hour, it's like every time I hear Subhash ji another dimension is unlocked for me 🥲🙏❤️

[mohit_narang]

Dr. Kak is 76 years old at that age his enthusiasm is wonderful love to listen to him. Amazing

[Gen_]

What an Amazing Podcast !!
You are doing such a amazing work of spreading knowledge specially on Indian culture. I hopes that your work will reach to more people specially to Youth of India.

[JackSordakaPVS]

The beginning had me feeling like another session full of bouncers. But then, something clicked and I got so immersed in listening that I didn't even realise that 2 hours are up! So much to be proud of as an Indian! Thank you Abhijit Sir and Subhash Sir! It was enlightening!

Shivoham!

[GK-gske]

These words of wisdom must be spread !

[harshalsharma]

Thankyou so much sir for asking every possible question, connecting the dots between vedic/yogic science & material science, today's world needs humans like Dr. Subhash Kak to demystify all myths about ancient science being unscientific, & also to eradicate us indians from feeling of self loathing about us being inferior to west, just hope he keeps propagating the knowledge, keeps inspiring the coming youth, bowing down to both of you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 possibly one of greatest talks i've heard in my life, Thankyou so much, & very special thanks to Abhijit sir for inviting such great personalities on channel🙏🙏🙏

[SonofSoma]

One of the most wonderful podcast I have ever heard. Abhijit sir u are a gem to new generation 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[voithmascarenhas]

This discussion is my favourite till date on this channel! Thanks for enlightening us!

[aryansocialworker]

Subhash Kak sir has so much of knowledge that a normal person has to wait two life to achieve that much knowledge 🤩🤩🙏🙏
Absolutely amazing 🥰🤩