JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG
Radhekrishna to all the readers!
We continue with our explanation on the scientific law of conservation of energy. In this issue we will explain you the terms ‘potential energy’ and ‘kinetic energy’ in both scientific and spiritual ways.
Potential Energy is the energy possessed by virtue of its position. An example would be water stored in a dam. This water if allowed to flow and fall from a height is capable of producing electricity. But when stored in a dam, it has potential energy.
Kinetic Energy is the energy acquired through motion. An example would be an arrow released from a bow. Due to its motion, it has energy which hurts the person or the object at which it is aimed.
Total Energy = Sum of potential energy and Kinetic energy.
Let us call Total Energy = TE, Potential Energy = PE, Kinetic Energy =KE.
Hence, TE = PE + KE.
PE = mgh, where, m = mass, g = gravitation force, h = height.
KE = mv², where, m = mass, v² = velocity of light.
As per law TE = PE + KE => TE = mgh + mv²
i.e. mgh + 1/2mv² remains constant always.
These two forms of energy can be directly correlated to hinduism in the following manner:
The two corresponding forms of potential and kinetic energy are
1) SHIVA and 2) SHAKTI respectively.
Among the three qualities ‘Sattva’ (goodness), ‘Rajas’ (passion) and ‘Tamas’ (ignorance), Shiva represents the quality of ignorance. Brahma represents the quality of passion. Vishnu represents the quality of goodness.
Shiva represents “IDLENESS”. People describe a person who is very lazy by saying, “He sits idle just as SHIVA”. Prima Facie, he (Shiva) just sits idle (But actually he does meditation).
Shiva is considered to have a lot of potential energy. His divine abode is very high, above in the sky. Shiva corresponds to the entire potential energy which is given by P.E. = mgh
The counter part of SHIVA, SHAKTI represents movement i.e. K.E. (kinetic energy)
KE = 1/2mv². m= mass, v = velocity.
When a body moves from rest, it will be moving with a velocity v.
m=mass of the body. KE comes only when the body is in motion.
“SAKTHI” represents movement. “SAKTHI” acquires her energy by means of motion.
Shakti corresponds to the entire kinetic energy, which is given by
K.E. = 1/2mv².
To summarise:
PE = Potential energy = mgh = energy by position = SHIVA = IDLE (sitting)
KE = Kinetic energy = 1/2mv2 = energy by motion = SHAKTI = MOVEMENT (motion).
The total energy = PE + KE.
Thus SHIVA and SHAKTI are equally powerful. One half of the total energy is SHIVA while the other half is SHAKTI.
They represent the two sides of the coin, i.e. of the total energy namely PE and KE.
So dear readers, this was a description of potential and kinetic energy with
We will continue on related topics in the next issue.
Till then keep chanting the name of Lord Radhekrishna and enjoy the peace of mind attained through it.
Sarvam Guruvarpanam.
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