CORRELATES BETWEEN FREE

WILL
AND
LEVELS
OF
SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
Anhad Kashyap
Nanda [3]

[1],

Prem Sevak Sudhish

[2],

INTRODUCTION
The objective of this paper is to explore the three
hypothetical models of creation:
1.

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Primary Topic Area: Free will and agency
Secondary Topic Area: Meditation

2.

3.

ABSTRACT
The question of free will versus absolute
determinism has often been debated. In this
paper, we propose the idea of limited free will,
with the limit being determined by the level of
spiritual awakening of the individual. In support of
the model of limited free will, we draw illustrations
from several instances from thousands of years of
progressive wisdom in the eastern spiritual
tradition. In our presentations at previous editions
of this conference, viz. Randomness, Higher type
fuzzy sets and models for free will (TSC12),
Gods
architecture:
A
comparative
representation of Creational and Physical
Systems with Special Emphasis on Change
Management and Control Mechanisms (TSC13)
and A graded approach to freewill (TSC15),
models for the nature of free will were proposed
and some inferences and comparisons were
drawn between the purported probabilistic
nature of creation comparing it to the
determinism brought out by individual observers.
In one of these papers, it was also concluded
that there must be a performance mechanism
based on levels of energies for Karmic
computation. The current work is a natural
extension, where we look at individual events
and decisions in the life of an individual based on
the karmic energy, analogous to domain
transformation in integral transforms, for example,
conversion from frequency to temporal domain
in the Fourier transform.

Deterministic model of creation

Determinism is the doctrine that all
events, including human action, are
ultimately
determined
by
causes
regarded as external to the will.
In deterministic model of creation
Indeterminism is the doctrine that not all
events are wholly determined by
antecedent causes.
Limited Free Will Model of creation In
this model of creation we propose that
certain aspects of this creation are
determined whereas certain aspects are
not.

In order to approach the above models, we

would like to take the following axioms:
1.

Moksha, the concept of emancipation,

liberation, release or freedom from the
cycle of death and rebirth is the ultimate
objective of life.

2.

In order to ensure transformation of souls,

the creation was designed as a
purificatory process.

3.

There are three grand divisions in the

creation:
a. Physical Plane (Pinda)
b. Mental Plane (Bharamanda)
c. Spiritual Plane (Spiritual Plane)

4.

The following states exist in the creation:

BODY

MIND

SPIRIT

STATES / DESCRIPTION

Living State

Disembodied State /
Causal State

True State /
Spiritual State

5.

6.

The following states do not exist and are

impossible states:
BODY

MIND

SPIRIT

4.

To understand how Individuals at any

given point in time are under the
physical influence of these physical
heavenly bodies.

5.

To understand how each individual is

gifted with a chakra system wherein
each chakra has a particular frequency
and there is transformation of these
frequencies from frequency domain to
time domain i.e. frequency to events.

6.

To understand how through the process

of meditation, an individual can reduce
these planetary influences and increase
his free will.

7.

To scientifically understand how and why

physiognomy, astrology and other occult
sciences work.

8.

To understand how the level of spiritual

awareness of an individual would be
indirectly proportional to the accuracy
of astrological predictions or how the
Level of spiritual awareness of an
individual would be directly proportional
to his free will.

STATES /
DESCRIPTION

Not Possible States

as per East

An observer is a conscious body either

having natural or induced observing
capabilities. All observers would have a
Body, Mind and Soul. Natural observers
are living creatures having at least one
sense organ. In Induced observers, the
sensing or measuring capabilities are
electrically or magnetically induced.
All the above mentioned axioms would
be discussed in greater detail during the
course of this paper.

OBJECTIVE
The following are the objectives of this paper:

CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND MODELS OF

CHANGE

1.

To understand the importance of

Change Management and evaluating
the different models of change.

2.

To understand Quantum Superposition

and evaluate its suspected role as
natures tool for executing change.

3.

To understand the limitations and

repercussions of Deterministic and Indeterministic models of creation.

Mostly all religion and sects in the eastern

tradition have emphasized on the concept of
Moksha, the concept
of emancipation,
liberation, release or freedom from the cycle of
death and rebirth. Moksha is considered as the
ultimate objective of life. Inherent in the concept
of Moksha, lays the concept of improvement,
ascension and transformation. Therefore from the
concept of Moksha one can logically derive the
existence of a situation which demanded a
transformation in the original design of the
creation. The previous point also suggests that
there must have been a pre creational
condition. Let us look at a few references which
suggest the possibility of a pre creational
condition.

1.

2.

Quran - Surah Baqrah (2:117) The

originator of the heavens and the earth.
When He decrees a matter, He only says
to it: Be! And it is.
Bible Genesis 1:3 In the beginning God
created the heaven and the earth. And
the earth was without form, and void;
and darkness was upon the face of the
deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon
the face of the waters. And God said,
Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light and it was good;
and God divided the light from the
darkness.

change. Based on analyzing the outputs we can

understand the merits and benefits of choosing
the Permanent, Long Term and Sustainable
model of change.
TEMPORARY / SHORT TERM MODEL OF CHANGE

If we analyze the above two verses, it appears

that God appears to have an eternal existence
and that the creation was ordered and created
by God himself.
Similar are the views of many other Easter sects
including the Isha Foundation led by Sadhguru
Jaggi Vasudeva. Another interesting concept
pertaining to creation of the Creation has been
given by Dr. Prem Saran Satsangi (Spiritual
Leader, Radhasoami Satsang, Dayalbagh).
Based on experiential phenomenon, Dr. Satsangi
considered the existence of a Pre Creational
Condition as an axiom and has advocated for
the purpose of creation being limited to
purificatory process of transforming and rectifying
the deficiencies/imperfections in the precreational eternal setup.
Therefore it is appropriate to conclude that the
eastern and western religious beliefs as far as Pre
Creational eternal existence is concerned, are in
harmony.
Based upon the above religious references, let us
try and compare the Creator, who intended to
transform imperfections in his system to a CEO
who plans to transform his organization. Using this
analogical comparison, we will try and explore
Short term / temporary model of change and
Long term / permanent and sustainable model of
change.
As we see in the system transformation workflow,
the patterns of decision making a quite similar in
both the cases. Let us look at the two models of
change and their repercussions on the intended

A temporary change is usually a quick or fast

change brought about by using tools like
pressure, suppression, coercion, power, terror etc,
to achieve quick results. These changes are
usually not long lasting and often lead to future
situations of conflict. The Communist model of
Governance is an example where the
Communist Party plays a pivotal role and
considerable restrictions are imposed on the civil
liberties and rights of people to suppress dissent,
There is always a strong possibility of an outburst
in such a model of change. Also the lack of
freedom and suppression leads to dissatisfaction

and anger against the system. Such an ideology

can never bring about permanent and
sustainable results.
Analogically it can be said that human beings
have attempted to recreate the creation by
creating pseudo systems like the society and
organizations. Therefore the result of choosing
the Temporary model of change in both an
organization and the creation should follow the
same pattern.
PERMANENT / LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF
CHANGE
A permanent change is based on the principle of
"Voluntarism" and "Free Will". Permanent change
is a slow change, based on calm understanding,
logic, conviction, consensus, consent, wisdom
and continual improvement. Each individual is
free to make his own choices. In such a model of
change, an individual is assigned a target i.e. a
Desired Output. However, he is given all freedom
to work towards the target as per his own
convenience balancing other aspects of his life.
On the other hand a regulating mechanism is
ensured to regulate the individual from
approaching
thresholds
of
negligence.
Management in organization plays the role of
such a regulator. Once the time frame for
evaluation is over, the Actual Output is
computed and the difference and delta is
calculated. This enables the individuals to assess
the future scope of improvement.
Therefore the three subparts of the Permanent /
Long Term Sustainable Model of Change are:
1.
2.
3.

Desired Output (Desired Point)

Threshold Value (Set Point)
Actual Output (Actual Point)

The following are the benefits of following a

Permanent Model of change:
1.
2.

The organization or system owner

achieves good results.
The individual feels the sense of
motivation and satisfaction since his
weaknesses and preferences are kept in
mind while operating.

3.

The individual is inclined towards further

improvement.

At the root of this change is the principle of free

will, operating within the astral constraints. The
role of the Astral Plane as a regulator and
enabler would be approached in greater detail
in the later parts of the paper, once when the
connect between Ideal Change Management
Model and the Quantum Superpositions
probable role of an Ideal Change Tool appears
to be smooth and logical.
However the difference between Temporary and
Permanent change mechanisms is clearly
evident and there is no doubt in stating that the
latter is a sustainable model and must be opted
for bring positive and sustainable change.
DOUBLE SLIT EXPERIMENT INTERPRETATION
According
to
quantum
mechanics,
the
subatomic level of the world exists in a state of
superposition where a subatomic particle exists
partly in all its particular, theoretically possible
states (or, configuration of its properties)
simultaneously; but, when measured or observed,
it gives a result corresponding to only one of the
possible configurations. In other words, a sub
atomic particle is spread out all over the place
as a wave of potentials until an observer localizes
it as an actual particle through that very act of
observation. Let us look at the act of choosing in
detail.

The famous double-slit experiment actually

captured this protean nature of the quantum
world. The double-slit experiment essentially
launched particles through a single slit, whereby
each particle left a residual mark on the back
wall where it landed (creating a single band
pattern). However, when particles were
launched through two slits, they left a residual
interference pattern on the back wall (which can
only be created by waves that interfere with
each other). Even when particles were launched
through the two slits one at a time, they still
created
an
interference
pattern.
(This
occurrence is impossible according to classical
physics.) So, in order to figure out how this
interference pattern was occurring, physicists
placed a measuring device by the slits to
observe the particles after they were launched.

Astonishingly, when the particles were launched

with the measuring device in place, they actually
created a residual mark of a double band
pattern (which was expected in the first place).
What physicists determined was that, prior to
being observed, each single particle actually
existed as a wave of potentials that
simultaneously went through both slits at the
same time; thus interfering with itself and leaving
a residual interference pattern. So in essence,
observation then collapses the quantum wave
function of particles and thus localizes them at a
fixed point.
The entire scientific community was baffled by
this strange mechanism. When there is no
observer, the result is a wave and when there is
one, then the result is a particle. Prior to any
observation or measurement, things exist as a
wave of potentials. The act of observation

collapses the wave of potential into discrete

points.
Why would the creator opt for such a design or
what purpose could such a mechanism be
fulfilling?
If we consider the six axioms mentioned at the
beginning of this paper to be correct and true, it
seems apparent that the objective of the
mechanism of Quantum Superposition is to
provide observers the facility to choose. Let us
consider the 2 debated models of Free Will and
try to make few subtle observations.
DETERMINISTIC MODEL OF CREATION
If this creation were to be pre destined wherein
every event would have been fixed, what could
be achieved by having a mechanism such as
Quantum
Superposition?
Creation
being
predetermined would have been like a movie
being played and such determinism would have
defeated the concept of improvement and in
this case all our axioms. In fact, if the creation
were predestined, then ideally, the double slit
experiment should have rendered particles as
results in both the conditions, i.e. with and without
an observer. Since it is the other way round,
therefore the act of choosing which has been
catered to by the mechanism of Quantum
Superposition addresses the subpart 3 of the
Permanent/Long term Sustainable model of
change.
IN-DETERMINISTIC MODEL OF CREATION
Suppose there was an in-deterministic model of
creation, what could have been the purpose of
keeping a mechanism such as Quantum
Superposition in it? In the previous paragraph we
concluded that the mechanism of Quantum
Superposition provides observers the facility to
choose. It needs to be appreciated that choice
without regulation would lead to randomness
and chaos. Also, having a random model of
creation defeats the concept of creating the
creation and also of improvement and the very
basis of any religion in the world. If we observe
Mother Nature, we are aware of her simplicity,
precision, order and equal treatment to all.

This brings us to two conclusions:

1.
2.

Either the creation has no objective and

is completely random or,
There needs to be a regulation factor, a
sort of a set point, desired point, which
would make complete sense and
harmonize with the Permanent/Long
Term sustainable model of change.

In order to elaborate further on the regulation

factor, let us study the example of a GPS. The
GPS comprises of the following three key
parameters:
1.
2.
3.

Desired Coordinate
Threshold Coordinate
Actual Coordinate

The purpose of a GPS is to ensure that an

individual reaches the desired destination, with
least obstacles and as per the individuals own
freewill and convenience.
Therefore, there must be a regulation factor in
order for Quantum Superposition mechanism to
work without creating randomness and chaos.
In the Eastern tradition, the heavenly bodies and
the astral plane have been described to play the
role of a regulator. Therefore we would like to
bridge the mechanism of Quantum Superposition
which provides the facility of choosing and the
astral and planetary influence together and
propose a hybrid model of Limited Free will.
LIMITED FREE WILL MODEL OF CREATION
So far we have analyzed the deterministic and indeterministic models of creation and concluded
that in order to ensure sustainable, conclusive
and accurate change, there must be a change
mechanism having the following attributes:
1.
2.
3.

Having a desired output defined

Provision of free will to the observers i.e.
the act of choosing.
Regulation of the observers to ensure the
desired output.

We use the above factors quite evidently while

using a GPS. Though these factors act and exist
for every observer for each time frame they

spend in this Physical creation, however, the lack

of conscious awareness of individuals makes
them ignorant of the three factors mentioned
above.
Let us try and understand these three factors in
detail and in light of the eastern spiritual wisdom.
DEFINITION OF DESIRED OUTPUT IN CREATION
As per the eastern spiritual traditions each
observer has a peculiar karmic configuration. As
per Brihat Parashar Hora Shashtra and Jamini
Sutras (the well-known ancient astrology texts),
individuals with similar traits, parameters are born
in similar Nakshatras or Constellations.
The
Barahmasaha as written by Huzur Soami Ji
Maharaj describes the type of individuals who
take birth in a particular Amanta Month and the
pattern of life they experience in the normal
course of their life. Physiognomy, astrology and
other occult sciences also suggest that the
desired improvements and corrections in
individuals are ensured by nature by expressing
the same through astral configurations, i.e. an
individual is born in a particular Amanta Month,
which could cater the process of his
improvement and also with a peculiar
arrangement of the planets in the sky affecting
the individual in desired unique ways. The
objective of this paper is not to delve into the
details of astrology or other occult sciences, but
to philosophically understand that the desired
output of an individual and creation may be
expressed in various ways as explained above
and all these concepts must be investigated
through hybridized interdisciplinary experiments
which would be suggested in the last section of
this paper. As far as the desired part of the
creation is concerned, it appears to be quite
predetermined.
THE ACT OF CHOOSING
So far in the model of Limited Free Will we have
understood that the desired output of an
individual or creation is expressed in terms of
astral configurations i.e. unique customized life
patterns. An observer at any instant of time
executes his act of choosing which is through the
Quantum Superposition mechanism. The result of

this act is a collapsed result that is the desired

result or karma.
This part of the creation is not predetermined and
is based completely on free will of the individual
observer.
REGULATION OF OBSERVERS TO ENSURE THE
DESIRED OUTPUT
Definition of the desired output of an individual is
expressed in terms of the astral configuration
provisioned to the observer. This configuration
determines the potential and the limitations of an
individual observer. This component again
appears to be predetermined.

3.

4.

these algorithms and the purpose of

being born with a certain astral
configuration.
Individuals have the freedom of making
choices but within the regulated astral
boundaries.
The planetary and astral plane serves as
a regulating factor for all observers.

EFFECTS OF MEDITATION ON AN OBSERVER

The term astrology is referred to as Jyotish in the
Eastern traditions. The word Jyotish comes from
the word Jyot which refers to the region of Sahas
Dal Kanwal as described in the religion of saints.

The mechanism of Quantum superposition

provides the capability of making choices with
freedom. This component of the model appears
to be based on free will.
The astral configuration of an individual exerts a
force on the individual observer and acts similar
to the set point in a GPS. It ensures that the
observers operate within their astral limitations.
Different planets in the creation are composed
of different vibrations, frequencies and elements.
These planets influence an observer in different
ways as per their placement based on the
observers energy fields. In case of humans, the
chakra system comprises of different chakras
each having its unique property, associated
element and energy. The astral plane influences
these chakras of individuals and ends up in
determining the course of events in an individual
observers life. This aspect of the model seems to
be predetermined too.
Let us attempt to summarize the Limited Free Will
Model:
1.

2.

Quantum Superposition is a mechanism

to bring about controlled change in the
creation.
The desired output is expressed in
planetary and astral terms based on
natures designed algorithms. The Brihat
Parashar Hora Shastra by Rishi Parashar,
the Jamini Sutras by Rishi Jamini and the
Barahmasahas as written by Huzur
Soamiji Maharaj give great insight into

The religion of saints further speaks of the causal

and the spiritual planes which are out of the
physical scope of assessment and can only be
known and experienced through true inner
spiritual practices. These higher planes enable
individuals to access the cause and the prime
cause of their births and their karmas. However
let us limit ourselves to the astral plane and
understand that the astral bodies try and force us
to experience our lives in a certain pattern as
seen in the diagram above.
In our opinion at a given point in time, the
frequencies of different chakras and their
magnitude determine the perception and these
frequencies get converted from frequency
domain to time domain leading to future events.

There is a direct link which between chakra

frequencies and the future events but all this
needs to be experimentally explored.
Major planetary shifts lead to major energy shifts
in individuals with lower levels of spirituality.
On the other hand we need to acknowledge
and appreciate the gift of light and sound
meditation endowed to us by the creator. Light
and sound meditation has the potential of
opposing the astral force and resulting in more
free will. It is appropriate to state that the Level of
spiritual awareness of an individual should be
directly proportional to his free will.
Through meditation, an individual can reduce
these planetary influences and increase his free
will.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

All facial features (Forehead lines, shape

of nose, ears, lips etc.)
Palmistry
All motions (Moving of eyes hands, legs
etc.)
The tone, tenor and scale of the voice of
a person.
The visual aura of an individual contains
all such information.
The audible sound current of an
individual also contains all such
information.

Vedic Astrology is not a natural way of

understanding the ways of working of nature
since it is just a mathematical model which was
created by Rishi Parashar, Brighu and Jamini
most probably by observing the auras of several
individuals and understanding the same in light
of mundane astronomical phenomenon and
then formulating a mathematical model for
making astrology for individuals having less
developed faculties.
Also the level of spiritual awareness of an
individual would be indirectly proportional to the
accuracy of astrological predictions. For
spiritually sound individuals, the accuracies of
astrological predictions would turn out to be less
accurate
which
can
be
experimentally
approached.
EAST WEST HYBRID APPROACH
This paper is a philosophical attempt to explore
this complex debated subjected of free will.
Based on our study so far the following are the
suggestions we have with regards to the further
course of scientific investigations in this area:

God does not play dice, however individual

observers surely do.

1.

Since
subjective
psychological
measurements
have
limitations
of
physical measurement techniques, it
would be appropriate to use astrological
mathematical systems in order to
understand
mundane
astronomical
phenomenon and related behavioral
patterns.

2.

Through psychological and scientific

measurements, we should try and prove
that level of spiritual awareness of an

WHERE DOES NATURE SAVE ITS KARMIC DATA

So far we have enquired as to how the karmic
computation happens. Now we will try and
understand how the karmic data is expressed in
terms of Physiognomy and is saved in all our
physical features and characteristics. There are
several ways of decoding natures Karmic data.
These are as follows:

individual is indirectly proportional to the

accuracy
of
Vedic
astrological
predictions.
3.

We urge the scientific community to

align
the
Vedic
astrology
and
physiognomy systems, especially the
Vimshottari and Chara dasha systems
while making any sort of neural, physical
or psychological measurements of
individuals, post birth time rectification.
Also while conducting experimentation;
scientists
should
study
mundane
astrological
influences
on
their
experiments.

4.

Since major planetary shifts would lead

to major energy shifts in individuals with
lower levels of spirituality, predictive
techniques could be used to assess the
proposed models of free will.