Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram: An American Metaphysic
Introduction The ancient Vedic triad of Satyam (Truth), Shivam (Goodness/Auspiciousness), and Sundaram (Beauty) has long provided a profound metaphysical framework for comprehending Brahman , the ultimate, unchanging reality in Vedanta philosophy. This framework posits existence as eternal ( Satyam ), pure consciousness ( Shivam ), and blissful beauty ( Sundaram ). In a striking modern and symbolic evolution, this philosophical concept has found a new, corporate-age embodiment within the American technology landscape. The journey of these concepts from Indian ashrams to Silicon Valley boardrooms is a powerful narrative of global talent migration and influence, a journey that " flew the shores of India on the back of H-1B visas ." Today, this Vedic trinity of Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram, symbolizes the truth , goodness , and beauty of American technological and economic supremacy , as well as the global future of information, sustainability, and communication . The Trinity of Inf...