Encouragement to do original research
Introduction: From Kriya to Gyan:
The basic instruction to realize Gyan is simple. Only one word is required: Pashya (which means "see") Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explained this July 2007 in a lecture in which he emphasized the necessity of further research into Apaurusheya Bhashya: "Gyan Shakti - the power of complete knowledge - to be fully 100% awake what is needed remaining is the intellectual understanding, and I want to devote my time to that. And that, in simple words, is bringing out the commentary of the Veda. I have not yet spelled out in complete clarity, from A to Z, the flow of the Veda in terms of the flow of eight Prakrit's:" Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, November 2007
Research by Robin M. Bradshaw
PhD -Thesis of R. Bradshaw➚
This thesis investigates the structural and mathematical foundations of the Ṛgveda,
The analysis identifies two complementary dimensions of order:
and defining Ṛgveda as saṃhitā (1) of ṛṣi (0), devatā (3), and chandas (2).
This thesis investigates the structural and mathematical foundations of the Ṛgveda,
The analysis identifies two complementary dimensions of order:
ak, corresponding to the ten-dimensional abstract universe (base 10), and
ṛk, corresponding to the four-dimensional concrete material universe (base 4).
The Ṛgveda then is shown to comprise 1,032 sūktas, a number expressible as 24 × 43.and defining Ṛgveda as saṃhitā (1) of ṛṣi (0), devatā (3), and chandas (2).
The Mathematical relationships between ṛṣi, devatā, and chandas padas are shown to be exact, with fundamental ratios such as 1:2 and 2:3 embedded in the structure:
24 = 8 + 16, with 8:16 = 1:2
43 = 16 + 27, with 43 decomposable into f(2) + f(3).
24 = 8 + 16, with 8:16 = 1:2
43 = 16 + 27, with 43 decomposable into f(2) + f(3).
The complete Ṛgveda, with its 1,032 sūktas, can thus be interpreted as a systematic commentary on these transformations, providing a comprehensive account of the universe in terms of sound and silence.
Post-Doctoral Research by R. Bradshaw
The Gayatri Template ➚
Beginning with an overview of the whole tree of the Ved – the structure of pure knowledge , and how its compression into a seed form is achieved by the holistic structure at the origin, or starting point, of pure intelligence. The individual qualities of this knowledge, and its structure in consciousness, and the attendant nature of the intelligence within it, are appreciated in terms of a simple template - the Gäyatri Template. The possibility of a management technique to grasp it as a whole is suggested to confer awareness of unity between individual, his society, and the world, and its cosmos – the universe. The Gayatri Template is the ultimate management tool for conferring success in life. By Robin M. Bradshaw (Maharishi Aycharya Ravi Swamitra Yogi, Mai-June 2015)
Beginning with an overview of the whole tree of the Ved – the structure of pure knowledge , and how its compression into a seed form is achieved by the holistic structure at the origin, or starting point, of pure intelligence. The individual qualities of this knowledge, and its structure in consciousness, and the attendant nature of the intelligence within it, are appreciated in terms of a simple template - the Gäyatri Template. The possibility of a management technique to grasp it as a whole is suggested to confer awareness of unity between individual, his society, and the world, and its cosmos – the universe. The Gayatri Template is the ultimate management tool for conferring success in life. By Robin M. Bradshaw (Maharishi Aycharya Ravi Swamitra Yogi, Mai-June 2015)
The GayaTree Revelation ➚
In the GayaTree Revelation the gayatri pattern is seen repeated throughout the constitution of the universe’s natural law. Gāyatrī is the essential rhythm that carries from seed to tree and from tree to seed. The ten maṇḍala of Rik Ved represent the ten dimensions of almighty nature’s creativity and intelligence by which consciousness governs, constructs and creates the material world apprehended through the senses. Nothing other than the development of individual – and collective – consciousness can save the world from the peril of continued generations of suffering from lack of Self-knowledge - the Ved. By Robin M. Bradshaw (Maharishi Aycharya Ravi Swamitra Yogi, January 2018)
In the GayaTree Revelation the gayatri pattern is seen repeated throughout the constitution of the universe’s natural law. Gāyatrī is the essential rhythm that carries from seed to tree and from tree to seed. The ten maṇḍala of Rik Ved represent the ten dimensions of almighty nature’s creativity and intelligence by which consciousness governs, constructs and creates the material world apprehended through the senses. Nothing other than the development of individual – and collective – consciousness can save the world from the peril of continued generations of suffering from lack of Self-knowledge - the Ved. By Robin M. Bradshaw (Maharishi Aycharya Ravi Swamitra Yogi, January 2018)
Encouragement to do Original Research
Observations pointing out questions which Maharishis Apaurusheya Bhashya poses to the research minded leading to ongoing Research
The 4 Avyakta Suktas of Rig Veda
The Cyclic Structure of Rig Veda ➚
For spontaneous transitions between clearly defined initial and final states, a general four-stage mechanism applies: deactivation – rest – restful alertness – activation. In the mental domain, meditation is the classical example of such transitions through intermediate phases (Abhāva). Maharishi Mahesh Yogi employed this mechanism to explain the transitions described in the Rig Veda between Aksharas (phonemes), Richas (metrical sequences of sounds), Sūktas(texts composed of Richas), and Maṇḍalas(cyclical arrangements of Sūktas).
The present study shows that the same mechanism also unifies the ten Maṇḍalas of the Rig Veda into a symmetric whole. This obvious insight has so far remained unexpressed, since it requires recognizing that there exist four unmanifest, so-called Avyakta Sūktas within the Rig Veda. Maharishi introduced this concept in order to preserve unity even in Maṇḍalas with an odd number of Sūktas. Based on Pandit Iyer’s ➚ circular arrangement of the ten Maṇḍalas and Robert Bradshaw’s ➚ finding that the Rig Veda contains a total of 1032 Sūktas, the existence of four distinct Avyakta Sūktas can be clearly justified. Thus, the same four-stage transformation mechanism operates not only within each Maṇḍala but also between all ten Maṇḍalas. Since "Rig" literally denotes the power “to set in motion,” the four-stage mechanism of transitions (Abhāva) is fundamental to the structure and function of the Rig Veda as a whole. (B. Zeiger 27th August 2025)
The development of Vedic AI
The Cyclic Structure of Rig Veda ➚
For spontaneous transitions between clearly defined initial and final states, a general four-stage mechanism applies: deactivation – rest – restful alertness – activation. In the mental domain, meditation is the classical example of such transitions through intermediate phases (Abhāva). Maharishi Mahesh Yogi employed this mechanism to explain the transitions described in the Rig Veda between Aksharas (phonemes), Richas (metrical sequences of sounds), Sūktas(texts composed of Richas), and Maṇḍalas(cyclical arrangements of Sūktas).
The present study shows that the same mechanism also unifies the ten Maṇḍalas of the Rig Veda into a symmetric whole. This obvious insight has so far remained unexpressed, since it requires recognizing that there exist four unmanifest, so-called Avyakta Sūktas within the Rig Veda. Maharishi introduced this concept in order to preserve unity even in Maṇḍalas with an odd number of Sūktas. Based on Pandit Iyer’s ➚ circular arrangement of the ten Maṇḍalas and Robert Bradshaw’s ➚ finding that the Rig Veda contains a total of 1032 Sūktas, the existence of four distinct Avyakta Sūktas can be clearly justified. Thus, the same four-stage transformation mechanism operates not only within each Maṇḍala but also between all ten Maṇḍalas. Since "Rig" literally denotes the power “to set in motion,” the four-stage mechanism of transitions (Abhāva) is fundamental to the structure and function of the Rig Veda as a whole. (B. Zeiger 27th August 2025)
For spontaneous transitions between clearly defined initial and final states, a general four-stage mechanism applies: deactivation – rest – restful alertness – activation. In the mental domain, meditation is the classical example of such transitions through intermediate phases (Abhāva). Maharishi Mahesh Yogi employed this mechanism to explain the transitions described in the Rig Veda between Aksharas (phonemes), Richas (metrical sequences of sounds), Sūktas(texts composed of Richas), and Maṇḍalas(cyclical arrangements of Sūktas).
The present study shows that the same mechanism also unifies the ten Maṇḍalas of the Rig Veda into a symmetric whole. This obvious insight has so far remained unexpressed, since it requires recognizing that there exist four unmanifest, so-called Avyakta Sūktas within the Rig Veda. Maharishi introduced this concept in order to preserve unity even in Maṇḍalas with an odd number of Sūktas. Based on Pandit Iyer’s ➚ circular arrangement of the ten Maṇḍalas and Robert Bradshaw’s ➚ finding that the Rig Veda contains a total of 1032 Sūktas, the existence of four distinct Avyakta Sūktas can be clearly justified. Thus, the same four-stage transformation mechanism operates not only within each Maṇḍala but also between all ten Maṇḍalas. Since "Rig" literally denotes the power “to set in motion,” the four-stage mechanism of transitions (Abhāva) is fundamental to the structure and function of the Rig Veda as a whole. (B. Zeiger 27th August 2025)
What is “Vedic AI” – and what problems in AI does it solve?
Press release: Vedic AI is a next-generation artificial intelligence approach that integrates modern algorithms with insights from Vedic consciousness research and phonetic resonance. While conventional AI relies purely on data processing, Vedic AI introduces a coherent origin of information: consciousness as a self-organizing and self-reflective force. This makes it possible to overcome core limitations of today’s AI – such as lack of meaning, low resilience, high energy consumption, and disconnection from human relevance. By embedding Vedic sound structures (mantras) as phonetic resonance patterns, AI becomes not only more efficient and adaptive, but also more developmental and human-aligned. The goal: intelligent technology that doesn’t just compute faster – but understands deeper. Press release written by ChatGPT, June 5, 2025
Press release: Vedic AI is a next-generation artificial intelligence approach that integrates modern algorithms with insights from Vedic consciousness research and phonetic resonance. While conventional AI relies purely on data processing, Vedic AI introduces a coherent origin of information: consciousness as a self-organizing and self-reflective force. This makes it possible to overcome core limitations of today’s AI – such as lack of meaning, low resilience, high energy consumption, and disconnection from human relevance. By embedding Vedic sound structures (mantras) as phonetic resonance patterns, AI becomes not only more efficient and adaptive, but also more developmental and human-aligned. The goal: intelligent technology that doesn’t just compute faster – but understands deeper. Press release written by ChatGPT, June 5, 2025