The Vedic concept of spacetime is derived from ancient Indian scriptures known as the Vedas. While the Vedas do not explicitly discuss spacetime in the modern scientific sense, they do present a worldview that encompasses the idea of a unified reality where space and time are interconnected.
In the Vedic tradition, the concept of spacetime is often represented by the term "Akasha." Akasha refers to the primordial, all-pervading substance or ether that forms the basis of the universe. It is described as an infinite, subtle, and transcendental medium that underlies all material phenomena.
According to the Vedic philosophy, space and time are not separate entities but interconnected aspects of the cosmic fabric. The Vedic seers perceived the universe as a dynamic interplay of consciousness, energy, and matter, all embedded within the Akasha.
Additionally, the Vedic texts discuss the cyclical nature of time, with the universe undergoing repeated cycles of creation, maintenance, and dissolution. This cyclic perspective aligns with the modern scientific understanding of the expanding and contracting universe or the concept of the "Big Bang" followed by a "Big Crunch" in some cosmological models.
While the Vedic concept of spacetime may differ in certain aspects from the scientific understanding based on empirical observations and mathematical models, it provides a philosophical framework that acknowledges the interconnectedness of space, time, and consciousness within a broader cosmic context.