Vedanta 2.0 is presented as an independent philosophical framework, not as an empirically verified physical theory. This preprint proposes structural correspondences between classical Indian metaphysics — tri-guṇa (sattva, rajas, tamas), pancha mahābhūta, and cyclic cosmology — and selected patterns in contemporary science such as quantum vacuum, wave–particle duality, Big Bang and cyclic cosmologies, and systems theory. The core model is a cyclic 0–9 process grounded in the '99/1 incompleteness principle': reality is always partially latent (99%) and partially manifest (0.000…1%). Existence begins not from a mechanical singularity but from a silent, plasma-like ground of pure potentiality (0), evolves through unity (1), duality (2), triadic balance (3), structure (4), five elements (5), expansion (6), living organization (7), full directionality (8), complete nature (9), and returns to 0 as insight (bodha). All comparisons with physics are explicitly framed as conceptual, heuristic, and structural analogies — they do not claim physical identity, nor do they replace established science. The tri-guṇa are interpreted as three complementary modes of organization (stability, activity, inertia), not as specific particles. The pancha mahābhūta are treated as qualitative structural modes, not as direct equivalents to forces. The paper also offers a framework-specific interpretation of the Sun–Earth relationship: the Sun symbolizes tejas (primary radiant energy), while the Earth symbolizes the transformative field where pancha mahābhūta convert that energy into heat, light, and life. Purpose: to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between Indian philosophy, philosophy of science, and consciousness studies. Keywords (Zenodo tags): Vedanta 2.0, 0-9 cycle, 99/1 principle, tri-guna, pancha mahabhuta, cyclic cosmology, quantum vacuum, wave-particle duality, comparative philosophy, consciousness studies, Indian philosophy, systems theory Additional notes: Version 1.0 — preprint, 2026. Includes Future Directions section.
Vedanta2.0 Agyat Agyani (Tue,) studied this question.