We Are One
Have you ever, while looking at images of the development of a human being from the stage of fertilization, suddenly paused for a second, "Oh, the image of cell division of the zygote on the second day is very similar to the image of a seed when it begins to germinate; they both have the shape of a tetrahedron. From another perspective, we see in a cross-section in 2D space, the image of the structure of a molecule is very similar to the shape of a star anise flower, a cell in a beehive, a star, or a snowflake when viewed under a microscope, all resembling a hexagon. Then, we see the spiral shape of a snail shell, completely resembling the spiral shape of a young fern frond, or the spiral shape of a star constellation that we observe through a telescope. They all look like a plane curve that winds around a point while moving further away from it.
All these similarities, specifically the common geometric structures observed in all living things without regard to species, are collectively called fundamental geometric shapes that make up all living things. In many religions, these geometric shapes have been directly or indirectly considered symbols of the unity of all beings from a source of creator. The resemblance is evidence that all beings are one. What you see, for example, the structure of a six-petal flower on stained glass windows in a Catholic church, a Buddhist temple, or in a Mosque, can testify that they carry truths about life widely accepted.
According to Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher who lived in the period from 400 to 300 BC, the first to provide detailed descriptions of geometric shapes and their importance as the fundamental geometric shapes that make up our physical world in his writings, the convex polyhedral geometric shapes (in 3D space) include (1) tetrahedron; (2) cube or hexahedron; (3) octahedron; (4) icosahedron; and (5) dodecahedron. They respectively are said to represent the five key elements of life (1) fire; (2) earth; (3) air; (4) water; and (5) the universe- or the most basic, universal shape of the universe. Thanks to these discussions, his name has been used to name the five fundamental geometric shapes known as "Platonic solids". Before Plato, Pythagoras, a Greek mathematician and philosopher, is believed to be the first to mention these geometric shapes.
However, Plato's view of geometric shapes only reflects his own observation and perspective on all things; they are not the only truth. In some other ancient teachings, you may see some differences. For example, Matias de Stefano, who is believed to have vivid memories of his different lives, refers to the icosahedron as the element air, the dodecahedron as water, and the octahedron as ether or empty space, or the akasha in Sanskrit.
Aside from reflecting the forms of life in the physical world we live in, these convex geometric shapes, specifically the elements of life they symbolize, also have significant meanings that can help us decrypt our human body, allow us to understand more about the materials that make up human body parts, and their roles in creating a sophisticated human machine with perfect daily operations. In the context of this post, we will only stop at this general introduction!
We hope that these very basic introductions will begin to awaken your curiosity so that you will start to look at the world around you with more curiosity and attentiveness!
May this newfound perspective enrich your life and spark a journey of exploration and discovery!
The World in the Eye of the Creator
