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tells about the relationship between maths and god
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Mathematics and the Divine- Perspectives of
Mathematicians
Cosmos
V4.0
“Mathematics and Mysticism”
CHARACTERISTICS
Both Mathematics and Divine are abstract in nature objective, not subjective absolute universal eternal pure
In the world of infinity, all mathematical figures are equal. Similarly in the world of divine, all human beings are treated as equal.
No person in the world can be equal to God.
A person tends to God as he goes on breaking his negatives and sins.
Nicholas of
Cusa
Christianity Numbers have revealed many things .
Twelve months = twelve tribes The number ‘7’and ‘ 3’ play a important
role: 7 – seven days in creation , 7th day is
the day of rest 3 – Trinity
This can be seen in the old testament.
About a painting in st. martins church
2d view
Math in it….??
It forms a rectangle Speaks about life of Jesus and St
Martin It consist of 153 individual panels (17
rows and 9 panels 17*9=153)Number 17 = earth 9=Holy spirit
HinduismThe Sriyantra It is formed by 9 interlocking trianglesGoddess Sri Lalitha The 4 isosceles triangles representing
lord Shiva The 5 isosceles triangles representing
Shakthi Thus representing the union of
masculine and feminine divine Navayoni chakra
The Sri Yantra
The Altari. Sacrifices made for religious
purposes ii. North Indian temples have altars
in the front of the temple iii.Made of wood and have tiled flooriv.Top of shrine may have levels like
a gopuramv. At least 1 oil lampvi.Mostly in shape of falcons
2d of Altar
Islam The determination of the sacred
direction towards the sacred Kaaba in Mecca.
It was solved by qibla compass which uses mathematics
qibla compass
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