The illusion of time we all live with

The illusion of time we all live with

There are three kinds of illusions of time. One is claimed by physicists, second, that happens at the mind level, and third, at the spiritual level.

After finding the theory of relativity, physicists discovered that time is an illusion. They say everything is relative, there is no Absolute Time, or Absolute Space. Every planet in the vast universe or multiverse has its respective unusual measure of time. The slowing and fastness of time depends on the relative speed. Change in time is constant.

At the mind level, fastness and slowing of time is determined by various factors. Firstly, the situation, when we are happy, we feel the time is running fast, and when in distress, it seems to be moving slowly. The duration of time also depends on the nature and aptitude of work. If our job is likeable and of interest, the time goes quickly and if it is not interesting and is forced on us, then it is difficult to spend time.

Sometimes movies cover the story of two to three generations in a short duration of 2-3 hours. Also, films we like, make our time pleasant and it flies. Boring ones upset us, and it is difficult for time to go by. It is the same for lectures, sermons, literature and reading materials. We keep looking for new and unusual pastimes to derive happiness, but it remains illusory and the pleasure one derives is often short-lived. Mostly, we postpone our happiness for the future, which is also an illusion and never satisfies us.

Change in time is a perennial phenomenon. Precise repetition of the same circumstances in time is not possible, but the mind feels, it can get the same experience from our associations as it did in the past, same fun, same talks, and this illusion keeps us motivated.

Our whole life is maya, an illusion itself, spiritually speaking. The ultimate truth is that one has to leave the body at some point. But from our early years, we never acknowledge this reality and are busy trying to secure our future. Our short-lived memory aids this illusion of time, though the passage of time changes our physical structure, conditions, status, power, job and home. Evolution is the foundation of time.

Krishn says in the Bhagwad Gita 8:16: ‘All the worlds, including the Brahmlok, are bound by time and are subject to rebirth, but for the ones who attain me, there is no rebirth, because I am Kaal Ateet – beyond time, the controller of time itself.’

The time – past, present and future – is controlled by the Supreme Almighty. In the Gita 11:32, Krishn states: ‘Time I am, I am Kaalosmi – the great destroyer of the worlds.’ He is the creator in the beginning, sustainer in the middle and destroyer at the end.

The cyclical pattern of existence has some method. It is controlled by time, which in turn is governed by the Almighty. All beings are enchanted with this illusion of time and live in it. It is extremely difficult to break free, but the one who totally, exclusively and constantly worships the Supreme, can escape or be least impacted by its chimera.