Introduction of 'Physical Universe - Virtual God: Exploring the Mystery of the Virtual Inner World'

The author shares their journey from a traditional Hindu upbringing in Northern India, where they regularly participated in temple rituals and prayers, to a phase of questioning their beliefs as a teenager. This led them to seek evidence of God's existence and explore various religious philosophies. The text delves into concepts like karma, reincarnation, the soul, and the nature of consciousness across different religions.  

The author's academic pursuits in Biomedical Engineering and subsequent Ph.D. research further fueled their exploration of the mind, brain, and consciousness. The text also touches on the ongoing debate between theists, atheists, and agnostics regarding the existence of God and the influence of religion.  

Ultimately, the author proposes a unique perspective, suggesting the existence of two realities: the external physical objective reality and the internal virtual subjective reality. They discuss the concept of the Virtual Empirical Self (VES) and its role in shaping our experiences, as well as the significance of Virtual Absolute Self (VAS) or Pure Consciousness (PC). The text concludes by addressing profound questions about life, death, and the ultimate purpose of existence.