Connecting the Vedic Era and AI: A Journey from Ancient Cognition to Modern Technology

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ancient philosophical wisdom is an emerging field that offers intriguing insights into both technological and spiritual dimensions of human understanding. This research explores the potential links between contemporary AI developments and the profound teachings of the Vedic Era, an ancient period rich with concepts of consciousness, knowledge, and cognition. The Vedic texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, introduce metaphysical ideas that resonate with current AI concepts, such as neural networks, machine learning, and the nature of intelligence. By analyzing both modern AI theories and Vedic principles, this study seeks to highlight parallels in the way both systems approach learning, self-awareness, and information processing. Furthermore, the paper investigates the ethical considerations embedded in Vedic philosophy that may offer valuable guidance for the responsible development and application of AI technologies in contemporary society. This research aims to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, proposing a harmonious integration of AI with spiritual and ethical teachings derived from the Vedic tradition.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-03-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15501916
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Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology, Society, and Humanities
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Connecting the Vedic Era and AI: A Journey from Ancient Cognition to Modern Technology

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology, Society, and Humanities
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Connecting the Vedic Era and AI: A Journey from Ancient Cognition to Modern Technology

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Abstract

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ancient philosophical wisdom is an emerging field that offers intriguing insights into both technological and spiritual dimensions of human understanding. This research explores the potential links between contemporary AI developments and the profound teachings of the Vedic Era, an ancient period rich with concepts of consciousness, knowledge, and cognition. The Vedic texts, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, introduce metaphysical ideas that resonate with current AI concepts, such as neural networks, machine learning, and the nature of intelligence. By analyzing both modern AI theories and Vedic principles, this study seeks to highlight parallels in the way both systems approach learning, self-awareness, and information processing. Furthermore, the paper investigates the ethical considerations embedded in Vedic philosophy that may offer valuable guidance for the responsible development and application of AI technologies in contemporary society. This research aims to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, proposing a harmonious integration of AI with spiritual and ethical teachings derived from the Vedic tradition.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology, Society, and Humanities
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