The Science of Deities and Energy Creation in Indian Culture

Abstract

India’s Vedas and Puranas are collections of sophisticated science that cannot fit into human logic. In this paper, we will discuss the science of creating deities or energy used by ancient India as a tool to have a fulfilled life. This science was widely used in India and not only in India but in South Asia too.This paper will dig deep to know how this sophisticated science works. Atharva Veda or Sthapatya Veda, and sulbha sutras discuss Vedic geometry. Under Vedic geometry, we have Kalpa which discusses methods of performing Vedic rituals. In Kalpa, we have two branches- i- Sulbha Sutra- rules for preparing for Yagya. It discusses the methods and rules for preparing chithi. ii- Srauta Sutra- rules for performing Yagya. In this paper, we will discuss the Sulbha Sutra. We will discuss how differently shaped chithi serve different purposes. We will also discuss Shri Vidya, which is the use of Vedic geometry to worship deities through Yantra. The relevance of Kul Daivam will also be discussed. Cambodia is a south Asian country. Hinduism came to this land in 1st century CE. It was brought by merchants and mercenaries. The early architect of this country tells a lot about the religion and beliefs of these people. Many Shiva lingas and murtis from the early 9th century are found. Shiva was worshipped there for almost 200 years. Angkor Wat Temple, the temple Of Lord Vishnu in Cambodia is the biggest worship site in the world. It was built in the first half of the 12th century. King Suryavarman II was the king of that period. In mid 12th century many libraries, hospitals, and temples were built. After the death of Suryavarman II, Dharanindravarman II came in the late 12th century. With him, Tantric Buddhism came. An enormous change in deities was for a reason. Different deities serve different purposes. This ancient Indian science was spread to parts of south Asia. They used deities as a tool to flourish, conquer, and protect. At last, we will discuss the greatest mathematician of all time Srinivasa Ramanujan. In an interview with his wife, she said“Family told him not to go, and at first he agreed not to. But then he said he was going to Namakkal to ask goddess Namagiri for guidance.” Here she refers to the time Ramanujan decided to go to England he mentioned his devi. He was a live example to use a Deity(Namagiri) as a way to attain intelligence. This was a form of science used all over India but due to many invaders, we lost this knowledge. It is really important to understand and preserve this knowledge. This paper will investigate this science and show how these were always part of Indian culture which we have lost today in the name of science and logic.