ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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the light field can deliver different values within the region of quantum uncertainty region. The constant average intensity is also a characteristic feature of coherent and squeezed states. Squeezed states of light (or squeezed light) are a kind of nonclassical light with noise below the standard quantum limit in one quadrature component.
4.1.1. Correlation of biophotons with the functional state of the living systems
From the biophysical point of view every living being and its internal and external interactions can also be described in terms of electric and electromagnetic interactions and relationships. Studies of the interaction of coherent electromagnetic fields with living systems and biological materials suggest that living systems produce a characteristic pattern of frequencies of electromagnetic radiations as an expression of their electrochemical activities. The coherent emission of biophotons is associated with the bioenergetic as well as the biocybernetic processes and thus closely correlated with the functioning of the living systems. Biophotons have been reported to correlate with the concentration of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), the products of breathing (Hideg E. 1993), and cell chromatin appears to be the most plausible source of biophotons. Erythrocytes, which lack chromatin do not emit biophotons and correlations between biophoton emission and the intercalation of inert substances like ethidium bromide into the DNA have been observed (M. Ratteme ver et al., 1981: Chwirot. 1986). Excited states of DNA have been investigated as possible sources and the emitted biophotons may be considered as the electromagnetic expression of the genetic information. According to a theory developed by Popp and colleagues, the coherent biophotonic field of the DNA provides the basic communication network that regulates the functioning of the living organism at all levels.
Highly dense coherent electromagnetic fields can be very efficient carriers of information since each molecule in the system has the capacity to get connected to every other one by the coherent fields. Electromagnetic radiations can be easily modulated and thus constitute excellent means for the transmission of information. Experimental evidence supporting the possibility of modulating biological functions and structures in a controlled way by applying electromagnetic fields has been presented. Electromagnetic fields can influence the communication between cells and within cells due to their ability to activate or change the motion of the electrical charges. In fact, specific variations in the configuration and temporal exposure patterns of extremely weak electromagnetic fields can produce highly specific biological responses, similar to pharmaceutical products.
The exact origin of biophotons remains unknown as yet, however, this important discovery by Russian and European scientists may have many interesting implications in several areas including consciousness, mental and physical health. Preliminary studies (Van Wijk et al., 2006) have suggested that practice of meditation could change the pattern of biophoton emission.
4.1.3. Biophotons and Leshya May be Related
Dravya-leshya, the material form of leshya, is supposed to be associated with the Naam-Karma, the determinant of structure and form of the living being, analogous to the DNA, the carrier of genetic information according to modern biology. Experimental evidence pointing to DNA being an important source of biophotons and the coherent biophotonic field of the DNA providing the basic communication network regulating the functioning of the living organism have been discussed. Therefore, possible relation of biophotons with leshya (meaning light/radiation in Sanskrit) could be a fruitful area of research.
4.2. Leshya, Aura and Behavior Modification
The aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds not only every living organism but also every inanimate object. The aura of a living system represents a blend of 2 components: (1) leshya associated radiations emanating from consciousness and (2) electromagnetic radiations from the physical body. Since leshya and the state of consciousness change with time, the aura of a living system is liable to variations unlike the aura of a physical object, which is static. Under certain conditions the normally invisible aura can be made visible and photographed using special techniques such as Kirlian photography discovered in 1939 by Semyon Kirlian in Russia. It has been suggested that changes in the brightness and patterns of colors in Kirlian photographs of the living beings may correlate with the health and emotional changes.
The color of leshya can be considered as an index reflecting the spiritual development and behavior modification can be brought out by a transmutation of leshya. It is assumed that the aura of living beings is also influenced by leshya and emotions. Change in leshya can, therefore, induce a corresponding change in the color
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