My Reflection on the Universal Truth
Anand Bhushan
Senior Architect | AI, Automation & Hybrid Cloud | Mentor & Author | Exploring Life, Nature & Cosmos | IBM Open Innovation Community Member
Since childhood, I have been curious about the mysteries of life, reality, and the universe. This curiosity never faded; instead, it grew stronger as I faced life’s challenges, observed nature, and questioned the deeper meaning of human existence. Over time, I searched for answers in spiritual, philosophical, and scientific texts. My background in IT and software led me to approach these questions with both logic and an open mind—looking for a way to connect reason with the wisdom of ancient thinkers.
Through this journey, I realized that there is a universal truth—an eternal reality that governs everything. This truth is not limited by religion, belief systems, or human opinions; it is the foundation of existence itself. Now, I try to align my life with this understanding, living with greater awareness and purpose.
Why Was This Truth Never Taught Earlier?
One question still lingers in my mind—why was this truth not taught to me earlier in life? Such knowledge should have been passed down correctly through generations, whether by parents or formal education. Understanding the fundamental truth of existence is essential, yet most people remain unaware of it. Even when this knowledge was shared, it was often distorted or misunderstood, leading to blind faith or surface-level beliefs instead of deep understanding.
Over time, I have come to understand why this happened. Our land was repeatedly invaded and attacked, and those invaders attempted to destroy everything we had—our culture, wisdom, traditions, and knowledge systems. They left us struggling for mere survival, breaking the chain of wisdom that had been passed down for generations. As a result, much of the truth was either lost, misinterpreted, or diluted. What remained was often taken out of context, leading to confusion and misrepresentation.
However, I have also realized an undeniable truth—whoever has tried to erase our wisdom, culture, and the completeness we had already achieved has either failed or paid the price for their wrongdoing. History stands as proof that those who attempted to suppress or manipulate the truth eventually faced their downfall. Wrong actions can never yield the right results. Those who once tried to erase our wisdom are now struggling for their own survival, proving that the truth can never be completely destroyed—it always resurfaces and prevails.
Now, I feel a responsibility to share this knowledge so that future generations do not have to struggle as I did to find it.
Spirituality and Science Work Together
I have also come to see that spirituality and science are not separate. They are two different ways of understanding the same universal truth, just like the left and right sides of the brain work together. Through spirituality (right brain), humanity has grasped the truth intuitively for thousands of years. Now, through science (left brain), we are trying to rediscover and validate that truth. However, I recognize that science may never fully explain universal truth, as some aspects go beyond human perception. For a complete understanding, both spirituality and science must work in harmony.
Modern Society Has Lost Its Way
Another realization is that modern society has drifted away from truth. Today, life is mostly driven by materialism, power, and temporary desires instead of wisdom and higher purpose. People are disconnected from universal truth, caught in endless cycles of consumption and competition. To change this, we need to educate people about universal truth and help them realign with it. Technology, AI, and Quantum Computing can play a crucial role in accelerating this awareness—helping us uncover deeper insights and guiding humanity toward a more meaningful life.
Universal Truth Cannot Be Erased
No matter how much society resists, one thing remains clear—universal truth cannot be erased. Civilizations have risen and fallen, empires have come and gone, religions have emerged and faded, and history has seen countless efforts to control knowledge. Yet, universal truth always resurfaces, shaping human consciousness and guiding evolution forward.
Writing This on Maha Shivaratri—A Time for Transformation
As I write this on Maha Shivaratri, a night that symbolizes spiritual awakening and self-discovery, I feel deeply connected to this journey. The pursuit of truth is ongoing, and each step we take toward understanding brings us closer to enlightenment. This strengthens my commitment to living with awareness and sharing this wisdom with others.
I come from India and am rooted in Sanatana Dharma, which naturally shapes my perspective. However, I explored others spirituals, philosophies and Religions. But I believe our Sanatana is the first and oldest wisdom that talks about the entire universe and life existence, not specific to groups of people. My approach connects science, AI, and quantum computing with the study of the cosmos and life’s interconnected nature.
There is vast knowledge and wisdom that cannot be fully captured in a single article, but I have done my best to summarize what I have learned so far. To make this exploration easier to understand, I have divided it into three parts:
By structuring it this way, I want to make Universal Truth not just a concept but a practical reality—one that can be understood and applied in today’s world.
Let's get started...
Part 1: Understanding the Universal Truth
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, people often chase success, wealth, and temporary pleasures. But beneath all of this lies something eternal—the Universal Truth. It is the fundamental nature of existence that governs everything, from the vast cosmos to the smallest aspects of life.
Most people are unaware of this truth, leading to confusion, suffering, and imbalance. To bring clarity to human life, ancient sages encoded this knowledge into gods, rituals, and festivals. These symbols were created to help people understand and connect with the truth at different levels of intellect.
What is the Universal Truth?
Universal Truth is the absolute, unchanging reality that exists beyond human perception, beliefs, and ideologies. Unlike personal truths, which change based on culture, experiences, and viewpoints, Universal Truth remains constant across time, space, and existence. It is the eternal force that governs creation, balance, and transformation—the essence of Shiva.
Shiva is not just a deity; Shiva is a cosmic principle, a universal consciousness, and the fundamental force that drives the universe. The cycle of birth, life, and dissolution follows the rhythm of Shiva’s cosmic dance (Tandava), making him the embodiment of Universal Truth.
Core Aspects of Universal Truth - Shiva(symbolic) as the Ultimate Reality
How Ancient Sages Encoded Universal Truth
Ancient sages created symbols, stories, and traditions into gods, deities, rituals, temples, worship methods, mantras, and festivals to pass down deep knowledge and wisdom in a way that people of all intellectual levels could understand and apply in daily life. They had to do this because conveying the divine truth exactly as it is was an immense challenge. The universal truth is highly abstract and beyond ordinary perception, making it difficult for most people to grasp directly. By encoding it into symbols, stories, and traditions, they ensured that even those with different levels of understanding could connect with it in some way.
To further aid in preserving and spreading this wisdom, they also wrote many texts, each tailored to different levels of intellect. Some texts contained simple moral teachings for common people, while others were deeply philosophical and scientific for advanced seekers. This structured approach allowed knowledge to be accessible to all, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their intellectual capacity, could learn and evolve in their own way.
This approach also allowed the knowledge to be preserved and passed down through generations. That is why, even after thousands of years, these practices still exist today.
These sages—who were scientists, philosophers, and wise men of their time—found the best way to encode the universal truth using the tools (symbols, stories, and traditions) available to them. Now, modern science is exploring the same truths in a different way. It must also find an effective way to share this knowledge with people of all backgrounds across the world, ensuring that deep wisdom is not lost but understood in ways that suit the modern mind.
The Role of Gods, Deities, and Festivals in Understanding Universal Truth
The gods and deities in various traditions are not literal figures but symbolic representations of cosmic principles. Every deity and ritual carries deep wisdom that helps people at different levels of understanding align themselves with Universal Truth.
The Cosmic Cycle and Its Representation in Gods
In Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism), the universe follows an eternal cycle of creation, sustenance, transformation, and renewal. This cycle is represented by three cosmic forces:
Beyond this cycle lies the Infinite Stillness (Para-Brahman) also referred as Shiva (symbolic) —the state before creation and after dissolution, representing the ultimate, formless truth. Shiva exist before the creation and after the creation and transformation.
The Eternal Cycle of Existence
If we include this pre-creation state, the full cycle becomes:
This cycle represents the eternal journey from the formless stillness into creation and transformation, only to dissolve back into its original state, mirroring the vast cosmic rhythm that governs existence. Please note this formless stillness represents Shiva and that's why it is called Shiva is the ultimate truth. ("Shiva hi satya hai")
?? In essence, Shiva is both the beginning and the end.
This cycle is not just cosmic but also personal and technological:
?? For the Universe: Shunyata (Shiva) → The universe (Brahma) → Evolution & Stability (Vishnu) → Black Hole Dissolution (Shiva) → Back to Shunyata (Shiva).
?? For Human Life: Consciousness (Shiva) → Birth (Brahma) → Growth & Experience (Vishnu) → Death & Liberation (Shiva) → Back to Consciousness.
?? For Technology & AI Evolution: Abstract Idea (Shiva) → Invention (Brahma) → Widespread Use (Vishnu) → Disruption & Innovation (Shiva) → Birth of New Tech.
?? This is the true universal cycle—Shiva is the eternal force that governs all existence.
Festivals and Worship as Reminders of Universal Truth
Festivals were created as regular reminders of the deeper truths of the universe and how humans should align with them. Each festival symbolizes an important lesson about life, nature, and cosmic principles:
These festivals are not just traditions but opportunities to awaken and realign human consciousness with the fundamental truths of existence.
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Can Life Exist Without Knowing the Ultimate Truth?
Yes. Just as an animal does not need to understand gravity to survive, humans do not need to know the ultimate truth to function in the material world.
So, on a biological level, one can live without questioning deeper truths.
BUT…
Life without truth is like a ship sailing without direction—it moves, but without clarity on where it’s going.
What Happens When We Ignore the Ultimate Truth?
While it is possible to live in ignorance, it comes with consequences:
Real-Life Examples of This Ignorance:
?? Without truth, we keep repeating mistakes, living in illusions, and suffering unnecessarily.
What Happens When We Are Aware of the Universal Truth?
When we align with Shiva—the Universal Truth, life becomes clearer:
? Clarity & Wisdom – We stop chasing temporary things and focus on what truly matters.
? Inner Peace – Fear disappears when we accept impermanence and let go of attachments.
? Better Decision-Making – Understanding cause and effect (karma) helps us act wisely.
? Purpose & Fulfillment – Life becomes meaningful when we align with higher truth and self-awareness.
?? Shiva is Satya (Truth). Knowing truth does not remove suffering from life, but it removes suffering from the mind.
Can Someone Be Happy Without Knowing the Truth?
Yes, temporary happiness is possible without truth. But true and lasting happiness comes from awareness, acceptance, and alignment with reality.
Compare these two:
1?? The Bliss of Ignorance – A person who never questions life may feel happy, but their happiness depends on external conditions (wealth, relationships, success). If those things are taken away, their world collapses.
2?? The Bliss of Awareness – A person who knows the truth of impermanence and interconnection remains stable and at peace, regardless of external situations.
Example:
?? Ignorance-based happiness is fragile. Awareness-based happiness is eternal.
Does Every Being Need to Know the Ultimate Truth?
Not necessarily. Not every soul is ready for truth at the same time.
?? Just as a seed takes time to grow into a tree, some people are not ready to awaken yet—and that’s okay.
?? That is why Shiva does not force truth upon anyone—he simply waits for those who are ready to see.
The Ultimate Truth Exists Whether You Seek It or Not
Whether one chooses to know the truth or ignore it, the truth itself does not change.
?? The sun shines whether you open your eyes or not.
?? Gravity exists whether you believe in it or not.
?? The cycle of birth, life, and death continues, whether you accept it or not.
This is why Rishis and Sages did not impose truth on anyone. They simply preserved it, knowing that sooner or later, every soul will seek it.
Truth is Not Forced, It is Discovered
?? That is why the wise say: "Shiva is Satya (Truth), Shiva is Shakti (Energy), and Shiva is Everything."
Truth does not need you. But one day, you will need truth.
Awakening in the Age of AI & Disruption
In today’s world of AI, Quantum Computing, and rapid technological change, the principles of universal truth are more important than ever. The digital age is causing immense transformation—similar to the cosmic cycle of creation, sustenance, and transformation.
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We must ensure that technology serves humanity without disconnecting us from our higher wisdom. If we apply universal truth to innovation and leadership, we can build a future that is in harmony with natural laws rather than in conflict with them.
Universal Truth (Shiva in Sanatana) is not an abstract concept—it is the foundation of existence. Whether we acknowledge it or not, it governs all things. The choice is ours: to awaken and align with it or to live in ignorance and chaos. ??
PART 2- The Universal Truth & The Evolution of Computers: A Modern Parallel
Understanding universal truth can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world, but one of the best ways to explain it is through something modern and relatable—the evolution of computers. Just as the universe follows the cycle of creation, sustenance, transformation, and renewal, so too has technology evolved through the same process. By drawing this parallel, we can better grasp the eternal truth that governs both existence and human innovation.
The Universal Cycle vs. The Birth & Evolution of Computers
1?? Infinite Stillness (Before Creation) → The Pre-Digital Era
?? The Infinite Stillness – Before creation, there exists an unmanifest state of pure potential. In the cosmic cycle, this is called Shunyata (emptiness) or Para-Brahman, where nothing has yet taken form.
?? Computing Parallel: Before computers were invented, digital intelligence existed only as theoretical potential. Thinkers like Alan Turing, Charles Babbage, and Ada Lovelace conceptualized computing long before it became reality.
Just as the universe remained in infinite stillness before the first impulse of creation, computing existed in the minds of visionaries before taking physical form.
2?? Brahma (Creation) → The Birth of Computers
?? Brahma represents creation, the first impulse that manifests reality.
?? Computing Parallel: The invention of the first computers—ENIAC, UNIVAC, and early mainframes—marked the birth of digital intelligence. This phase was the computing world's Big Bang, where theoretical ideas transformed into real machines capable of calculation and logic.
Just as Brahma initiated the birth of space, time, and the cosmos, early computers created the digital universe we rely on today.
3?? Vishnu (Sustenance) → The Era of Stability & Growth
?? Vishnu represents balance, sustenance, and refinement.
?? Computing Parallel: As computing matured, it entered a period of widespread adoption and stability. The introduction of personal computers (PCs), software ecosystems, the Internet, and cloud computing mirrored Vishnu’s role of maintaining harmony in creation.
Without Vishnu’s sustaining force, the universe would collapse into chaos. Similarly, without operating systems, software frameworks, and structured computing architectures, digital technology wouldn’t have flourished.
4?? Shiva (Transformation) → The AI & Quantum Computing Revolution
?? Shiva represents transformation, destruction, and renewal.
?? Computing Parallel: The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, and decentralized technologies is shaking up the digital world, just as Shiva’s energy breaks down old forms to enable evolution.
Shiva’s destruction is not chaos—it is the foundation for progress. Likewise, digital transformation disrupts outdated systems, making way for smarter, more efficient technology.
5?? Returning to Infinite Stillness → The Future of Computing
?? The cycle completes as everything returns to stillness, preparing for the next evolution.
?? Computing Parallel: As AI and Quantum Computing evolve, we are on the brink of a new technological era. Innovations like brain-computer interfaces, AI superintelligence, and post-quantum encryption are pushing computing toward something unimaginable today.
Just as the universe dissolves into infinite stillness before the next cycle, computing is moving towards a future where biological intelligence and digital intelligence may merge, creating the next phase of reality.
The Universal Truth in Computing & Life
Both existence and technology follow the same eternal cycle:
Cosmic Cycle - Computing Evolution
?? Infinite Stillness - Pre-Computing Era (Before Invention)
?? Brahma (Creation) -First Computers (Birth of Digital Tech)
?? Vishnu (Sustenance) - Widespread Use (PC, Internet, Cloud)
?? Shiva (Transformation) - AI & Quantum Disruption (Breaking Old Systems)
?? Return to Stillness - New Unimagined Tech (Next Evolution)
The universal truth applies to everything, from the cosmos to digital innovation. Whether it is life, technology, or human thought, everything undergoes creation, growth, transformation, and renewal.
??? Lesson for Leaders, Thinkers & Innovators:
As we move toward the next age of AI and Quantum Computing, are we prepared to align with the universal cycle of creation, sustenance, and transformation?
PART-3: Applying Universal Truth in Modern Daily Life for Different People
Understanding Universal Truth is one thing, but applying it in modern life is what truly transforms the way we think, work, and live. Since different people have different levels of intellect, professions, and lifestyles, the application of Universal Truth varies based on their mindset and responsibilities.
Here’s how Shiva’s wisdom and Universal Truth can be applied to different groups in today's world:
For Corporate Leaders, CEOs & Entrepreneurs
1?? Decision-Making with Clarity (Shiva’s Stillness in Chaos)
?? Example: A CEO who understands karma (cause & effect) will build a long-lasting ethical company, rather than chasing short-term profits at the cost of employee well-being.
2?? Handling Failures & Setbacks (Shiva as the Transformer)
?? Example: Just like Shiva dissolves the old for new creation, a leader should let go of outdated models and evolve to stay relevant.
For Working Professionals (Employees, Managers, Engineers, Consultants)
1?? Managing Stress & Work Pressure (Shiva’s Meditative Mindset)
?? Example: A professional who aligns with Universal Truth will focus on growth and learning, not just promotions or office politics.
2?? Building Better Relationships at Work (Shiva’s Interconnectedness)
?? Example: A manager who follows Universal Truth will create a positive work culture, where employees thrive rather than suffer under pressure.
For Students & Young Professionals (Early Career, College & School Students)
1?? Learning with Awareness (Shiva as the Supreme Guru – Dakshinamurthy)
?? Example: A student who applies Shiva’s wisdom will focus on deep learning, rather than rote memorization for exams.
2?? Handling Failures & Exam Pressure (Shiva’s Detachment & Resilience)
?? Example: A student who aligns with Shiva’s wisdom will learn to stay calm in pressure situations and grow from failures instead of fearing them.
For Spiritual Seekers, Yogis & Philosophers
1?? Meditative Stillness & Self-Realization (Shiva’s Dhyan Mudra)
?? Example: A spiritual seeker should meditate like Shiva—not just as a practice, but as a way of life.
For Artists, Creatives, and Innovators
1?? Flow with Creativity (Shiva as Nataraja – The Cosmic Dancer)
?? Example: An artist who understands Shiva’s dance will embrace uncertainty and let inspiration flow freely, rather than fearing judgment.
For Entrepreneurs & Tech Innovators (AI, Quantum, Future Thinkers)
1?? Aligning AI & Technology with Universal Truth
?? Example: A tech entrepreneur inspired by Shiva’s wisdom will focus on ethical AI and responsible innovation, not just profit-driven models.
For Society & Governments (Policymakers, Leaders, Social Reformers)
1?? Governance with Dharma (Shiva as the Protector of Universal Order)
?? Example: A government that follows Universal Truth will focus on holistic well-being, balancing progress with responsibility.
Final Words: Awakening to the Universal Truth
The Universal Truth is not just a concept to be read or discussed—it is meant to be realized, lived, and aligned with in every aspect of life. Whether in personal growth, professional success, technological innovation, or spiritual evolution, those who embrace this truth find clarity, resilience, and purpose.
?? Shiva is Satya (Truth). Shiva is Shakti (Energy). Shiva is Everything. Please note Shiva is symbolic not literal
As we navigate the complexities of the modern world—whether through AI, Quantum Computing, leadership, or daily struggles—we must remember that all things emerge from Shiva and return to Shiva. The cycle of creation, sustenance, and transformation is eternal, guiding everything from the cosmos to our individual lives.
But the question remains:
?? Will we remain unaware, blindly driven by material desires and external distractions?
?? Or will we awaken to the Universal Truth and align our actions with the deeper reality of existence?
The truth is always there—it does not need you. But one day, you will need it.
?? May this realization lead us toward wisdom, awareness, and a life of balance and purpose.
?? Let’s continue this journey together. I invite you to share your thoughts—how do you see the Universal Truth shaping your life? ?
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