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Reference: Postulate Mechanics (PM)

The universe is constructed out of postulates. When we talk about the universe, we include in it individuality and Self that basically reduce to awareness. Awareness may also be found in other entities in the universe to different degrees. 

The ultimate experience of universe is described in the Vedic philosophy as SAT-CHIT-ANANDA. This may be presented as the postulates of Substantiality-Awareness-Oneness.

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Substantiality (SAT)

The universe can be sensed and known, therefore, it is substantial. In other words, the universe must be made of substance. The degree of substantiality may be denoted by the “thickness” of substance. It is visible as density, firmness, viscosity, etc. 

The substance of the universe may be divided into the following categories: (1) Matter, (2) Radiation, and (3) Thought. Science may not accept radiation and thought as “substance”; but, these are considered “substance” in Postulate Mechanics because they are substantial enough to be sensed and known.

Matter has the most thickness called “mass.” Radiation is considered to have no mass, but it still has thickness, which is sensed mostly as motion or “energy” and measured as “frequency.” Thought has thickness that is sensed mentally instead of physically, and it may be measured as “heaviness.” For example, hate has much more thickness than love. Fixed ideas have much more thickness than a fleeting thought.

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Awareness (CHIT)

Awareness arises as we sense the universe. Sensations assimilate into perceptions, memories, experience and knowledge. All knowledge assimilates, ultimately, into knowingness. Pure awareness is based on total assimilation.

Identification is superficial awareness that is limited to labels and symbolisms. It is memory intensive as there is little assimilation.

Knowingness is deep and intuitive awareness resulting from total assimilation. It does not require memory. It operates on an instantaneous basis.

Assimilation resolves lack of awareness. Awareness increases from identification to knowingness. In knowingness one is fully aware of all phenomena.

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Oneness (ANANDA)

“Ananda” means bliss, but that is just an aspect of oneness. Essential elements of oneness are harmony, consistency and continuity. For example, in oneness, both observer and observed are in complete harmony.

Bliss, rationality. beauty, health, etc., arise from oneness. In fact, everything that is positive, arises from oneness.

Oneness may be compared to a state in which everything is in equilibrium. When oneness is disturbed there is a natural effort to restore that equilibrium. Assimilation is the process that restores the equilibrium.

The word UNIVERSE literally means, “all things combined into one.” In Postulate Mechanics, this implies that

All elements of the universe are in a dynamic harmony, consistency and continuity with each other at all times.

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