Theos-Talk Archives (March 2005 Message tt00127)

In a message dated 03/07/05 8:17:01 AM, mhart@idirect.ca writes:

>leonmaurer@aol.com wrote:
>
><<C) Also, from a theosophical 
>metaphysical standpoint and considering 
>the nature of fundamental reality -- Pi 
>is an "exact" ratio if you carry out the
>fraction to an infinite number of 
>places. >>>>
>
>But how can that ratio be infinite and 
>exact (at the end of a long row of 
>carry-outs) at the same time? Either 
>things are infinite, or they're not, 
>seems to me.

Nevertheless if the ratio wasn't exact, then either the radius or the 
circumference would be variable and the mathematical circle (or the metaphysical 
sphere) wouldn't exist as a measurable entity of fixed size (even if infinite). 
But then, we have to be able to recognize the difference between metaphysical 
thinking and material thinking as well as understand the difference between 
actual knowledge (whether based on subjective or objective evidence) and 
speculative opinionating that leads us around in circles. :-) 

><<[Mathematics can have exact limits --
>even to an infinite set of infinities 
>according to Cantor, Minkowsky, 
>Einstein, Bohm, et al. :-] >>>
>
>But "can" and "do" are two different 
>things, eh ...

Sometimes. Although, that may depend on individual choice based on either 
reasonable or unreasonable logic or true or false speculation. :-). 

But, as for correct mathematics which is pure in both reason and logic (in 
contrast to the sometimes unreasonable if not fallacious logic of speculative 
wondering) "can" an "do" are synonymous. 

That is why mathematics is considered as, possibly, the only "exact" science. 
Especially, since it can explain both physical and metaphysical reality. 
Ref; Pi as a useful ratio that can be (and is) applied invariably in both areas 
of reasoned or intuitive thought -- e.g., the perfectly spherical fields, 
lines or forms surrounding any "zero-point" on both the metaphysical and the 
physical levels. Therefore, that (Pi as an exact ratio) is the one reality holding 
the entire universe together and the one fundamental truth that karma can't 
do without. (I thought HPB already explained all this quite thoroughly in the 
Secret Doctrine.:-) 

Most assuredly, </:-)>
Leon...

>Speculatively,
>Mauri
>