The scientific aspect of the kumbh begins with exploring two fascinating scientific theories that
resonate with ancient Hindu wisdom:
● E = mc²: Einstein’s famous equation demonstrates that mass can be converted into
energy. Interestingly, while Einstein introduced this concept in the 19th century, Hindus
have been cremating their dead for centuries which is a practice that symbolically
reflects the transformation of matter into energy.
● The First Law of Thermodynamics: This law states that energy can neither be created
nor destroyed. Similarly the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, Verse 22) teaches that the soul
(“Atma”) is neither born nor does it die.
Modern science including quantum physics and string theory, shows that at the subatomic level
everything is uncertain. Particles behave both as particles and waves, their motion appears
random, and all matter vibrates at specific frequencies, producing waves throughout the
universe.
The timing of the Kumbh festival depends on the precise positioning of three celestial bodies i.e.
the Sun, the Moon, and Jupiter. Astrophysics tells us that Earth’s very existence relies on these
three objects, and if any one of them were to drift away, life on Earth would be jeopardized
instantly.
● Sun:
○ Drives photosynthesis and influences the solar cycle, with changes in sunspots
often bringing floods and rainfall.
○ Sir Norman Lockyer observed that the Sun’s cycle causes not only physical
changes but also biological effects.
○ Colonel C.A. Gill’s research suggests that solar cycles can trigger pandemics
such as malaria and yellow fever in Africa.
○ The vibrating frequency of the sun is approximately 10¹⁸ Hz.
● Moon:
○ Influences ocean tides and affects the menstrual cycle.
○ The term “lunatic” originates from the belief that the Moon can alter human
behavior, an effect most pronounced during a full moon.
○ Our blood and cell composition which is rich in salts and minerals, resembles that
of ocean water.
○ Vibrating frequency of the moon is approximately 210.42 Hz.
● Jupiter:
○ Highly revered in Hindu tradition and critical for Earth’s survival.
○ Acts like a protective “big brother” by absorbing impacts from asteroids,
meteorites, and space dust, which helps prevent major collisions (aside from
those dramatized in Hollywood movies).
○ Vibrating frequency of Jupiter approximately 183.58 HZ
An interesting principle in science is the Entrainment Theory, which states that when two or
more frequencies interact, they synchronize. In essence, when frequency-emitting objects come
close together, their vibrations can align. This concept applies to humans as well; our brains
typically vibrate at around 40 Hz, and each organ in our body has its own characteristic
frequency. Many diagnostic and treatment methods such as PET, CT, MRI, ultrasound, ECG,
blood pressure monitoring, and even radiation therapy for cancer are based on the idea that our
bodies are bundles of interacting frequencies.
Water plays a crucial role in this process. A fetus is composed of about 90% water, an adult
roughly 70%, and this content can decrease to about 50% as we age. Japanese researcher
Masaru Emoto demonstrated that water is an excellent conductor of cosmic waves and that its
crystal structure is influenced by its environment and the surrounding thought processes.
Understanding these scientific principles sheds light on how they apply to the Kumbh festival.
Kumbh is not just about taking a holy dip at the Sangam since a simple bath does not guarantee
salvation. Instead, the four-week ritual known as Kalpwas incorporates a combination of
practices that enhance collective energy:
● Community Bathing: Hindus revere Prayagraj as the holiest city because it is home to
one of the largest flowing bodies of water, making communal bathing a powerful ritual.
● Community Chanting of Mantras and Shlokas: Recognizing that we are bundles of
frequencies, synchronized chanting helps achieve entrainment. The combined effect of
the mantras, the alignment of celestial bodies, and the positive vibrations from millions of
people can synchronize our brain waves, improving neuronal function and overall health.
● Community Fasting (Aalphaar): Consuming only one meal per day, a practice that
triggers autophagy (a process highlighted by Nobel laureate Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi), is a
tradition that resembles today’s intermittent fasting. Hindus have practiced fasting on
various occasions for centuries.
It is the combination of these three elements including bathing, chanting, and fasting that allows
participants to absorb cosmic waves from the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter, with water acting as the
catalyst. The aim is not to achieve immortality but to promote healing.
Despite these intriguing connections between science and ancient practices, progress in
research has stalled for two main reasons:
● Many studies are driven by financial interests and funding constraints.
● Exaggerations by some theologians have made these ideas seem fantastical and
unrealistic.
Hindu scripture reminds us that “you are what you think, not what you do.” No matter how
virtuous our actions appear externally, if our inner thoughts and frequencies are distorted,
positive results will remain far away.
The Kumbh festival is ultimately about harnessing a collective positive frequency that energizes
both the body and soul. Science tells us that at the subatomic level, we are continuously
emitting and receiving frequencies as Nikola Tesla noted, our bodies function as both receivers
and emitters of the universe’s waves. This principle can even be seen in the power of human
speech, from figures like Hitler to Martin Luther King Jr., orators have changed the world by
modulating brain frequencies and conditioning the minds of their audiences.
Science and religion should work hand in hand rather than dismissing each other. Instead of
writing off religious practices as mere myth, funding should be allocated to explore natural
healing methods, just as we observe healing in plants and animals.
A fun example of my point is that a temple in my hometown is believed to be the center of the
universe. Whether we laugh at or dismiss such claims, they serve as a reminder that science
acknowledges no definitive perimeter of the universe and that without a defined boundary, no
true center can ever be proven
