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Such equations are not only mathematically true, but are said to follow under three exceptional circumstances --
1) Movement of soul during Re-birth (Re-incarnation): Soon after relinquishing the Sthul Sharira, that is, after death, the soul traverses to the destination of new birth place. Movement between the death and re-birth is called Antaral Gati or Period-motion. The description of this kind of motion is very interesting from science view point. It is said that the time elapsed during this motion is Ek Samay; i.e. moment-time in one direction irrespective of the distance travelled in that direction. Depending on the single or multiple directions covered during this event, Asprashud Gati could be of two types -
i. Wrizu Guti (Motion in a straight line-unidirectional)
ii. Vakra Gati (Motion in a plane -bi or tri directional)
Soul undertakes Wrizu Gati when the place of re-birth is in the same direction that of the place of death, meaning thereby, the axis in the space remains the same.
When the direction in space changes perpendicularly, it is referred to as Vakra Gati. In this motion up to a maximum of four units of time may elapse. This happens as a result of typical geometry of lok. The trusnadi is located vertically in the centre. In order to reach a place beyond it, the soul turns at right angle to exit this trusnadi. The geometry of entire universe is such that the soul can arrive at the destined re-birth place in a maximum of three mutually perpendicular turns.
Again, as mentioned earlier, the magnitude of distance covered is irrelevant. Since time elapsed is always one moment only, this motion, therefore, transcends the space-time frame.
(Author while translating this section, has struck a very interesting reallife practical application of this fact. If the modern cities are planned with only parallel and perpendicular roads, any person can reach anywhere with a maximum of three turns. This opens a possibility of an efficient public transportation system to be devised dispending with individual vehicles. The resultant comfort and safety of the citizens and the environmental benefits can be easily contemplated).
2) Movement of a Liberated Soul: When a soul (jiva) breaks free from the bondages of karma, it is said to be liberated from the cycles of births and rebirths. At this moment, there are two possibilities, one is that of journey towards
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