Advaita in the Digital Age: Reimagining Non-Dualism Through Virtual Reality Experiences

Professor Dr. Harikumar Pallathadka, Professor Dr. Parag Deb Roy

Abstract- This paper introduces an unprecedented experimental framework for investigating Advaita Vedanta’s non-dualistic philosophy through immersive virtual reality technologies. We present the “Digital Brahman Interface” (DBI), a pioneering VR protocol meticulously designed to induce temporary states of non-dual awareness through systematic dissolution of subject-object boundaries in digital environments. Through comprehensive neurobiological monitoring during these experiences, we establish the first quantifiable metrics for assessing non-dual states previously considered purely subjective. Our extensive findings demonstrate that technologically mediated non-dual experiences can produce significant, measurable changes in self-referential processing networks remarkably similar to those observed in long-term meditation practitioners, potentially offering an accelerated pathway to states traditionally achieved through years of contemplative practice. This groundbreaking research opens new avenues for the scientific investigation of consciousness while creating a transformative bridge between ancient wisdom traditions and contemporary neuroscience, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of both technological applications and contemplative experiences in the 21st century.