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According to Vedanta, the universe we experience as being “out there” is a projection of our own mind. This is the exact inverse of the scientific model, in which external physical objects give rise to internal mental representations.
Clearly, these two viewpoints are fundamentally opposed—only one can be true. Vedanta’s explanation offers a compelling framework: the mind projects the universe, making this the foundational truth for our discussion.
In the following sections, we will examine this concept from several perspectives to demonstrate its validity:
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By Jayant KapatkerAccording to Vedanta, the universe we experience as being “out there” is a projection of our own mind. This is the exact inverse of the scientific model, in which external physical objects give rise to internal mental representations.
Clearly, these two viewpoints are fundamentally opposed—only one can be true. Vedanta’s explanation offers a compelling framework: the mind projects the universe, making this the foundational truth for our discussion.
In the following sections, we will examine this concept from several perspectives to demonstrate its validity:
We look forward to hear back from you!
For questions or feedback please email us at