Thought 87: The orderliness in this universe

There is an incredible orderliness in the universe. For instance, the earth rotates round the sun accurately – to give us the seasons and the measure of time in terms of years. The earth rotates accurately on its own axis to give us night and day – and also a measure of time in terms of days. We can calculate the movements of many cosmic bodies such as planets, meteors, etc, to the second.

Everything is consistent and logical in this universe – if you have the mind to observe and accept this. I can never imagine this universe running on illogic. If you plant a mango seed, for instance, you get a mango tree only – not any other tree. This has been happening for millions of years - and there is no reason to believe that it will not happen in future.

We see an unfailing discipline and a mind boggling consistency in this universe. We may call it an Order or a command structure created by Isvara. It is the Ecological and Moral Order of Isvara, which all of us are able to sense in our minds, even if vaguely. This order comprises of a hierarchy - and also several laws and regulations that govern the working of this universe.

The hierarchy consists of several functionaries, whose job it is to oversee and ensure that the various laws, rules and regulations governing this amazingly complex and infinite universe, which are all catalogued in the various Srutis and Smrities, are in fact being followed in accordance with the “Isvareccha” (desire of Isvara). It is the job of the various functionaries overseeing the functioning of the universe to enforce discipline, maintain an ecological balance and harmony in the universe and punish the violators as needed.

For instance, we see climate changes taking place on account of global warming caused by violations of Isvaraa’s laws. We breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon-dioxide. This carbon-dioxide is taken in by the trees and they breathe out oxygen and thus, recycling the oxygen for our use again. If we indiscriminately cut trees and forests and do not replant them, there would be excessive carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere. Add to that, the hot exhaust gases emitted by millions of automobiles in the civilized nations – you have a very highly conducive conditions for global warming to take place. As a result, the glaciers in the arctic region melt, causing further geographical disasters. If we disturb the Isvara’s Order, this is how we get punished.

Similarly, we see increased prevalence of skin cancer on account of the hole in the ozone layer of the atmosphere caused by the indiscriminate use of fluorocarbons in the refrigerators by the human beings. We are also witnessing a big escalation in the sufferings of the human beings on account of various ailments, such as strokes, cancer, heart diseases, kidney failures, etc. These dangerous ailments are caused by the indiscriminate and unsafe eating and drinking habits of persons unmindful of the laws of Isvara with respect to the human physiology and psychology - combined by senseless pollution caused by human beings everywhere in our living environment.

The next thought is about “Harmony and balance in Creation”