In fact, Hinduism has an entirely different mode of time vision when compared to linear Western conceptions. At the core, it has _Kalachakra_ (the Wheel of Time), which is understood cyclically through which temporal existence can deeply correlate with modern scientific theories while illuminating the spiritual aspects of where humans fit into the cosmos. 

The Cyclical Nature of Time

For example, in Hindu ideology, time is not in a straight line but perpetually turning around itself. The universe goes through endless processes of creation, preservation, and dissolution. It lies at various levels:

To the presence of God in here below and above: The Bhagavad-Gita (8:17) states: "Of one day of Brahma, a thousand cycles of the four yugas equal to his night. Those in the know understand day and night." Thus, the verse does place into perspective the regeneration time frame into the folds of which all existence falls.

This type of time composition is further extended elaborately in the _Puranas_—especially in the  Vishnu Purana: Within these, however, we are placed in a specific hierarchy of cycles of time: 

Yugas_(ages): the four: Satya, Treta, Dwapara, and Kali, 4800, 3600, 2400, and 1200 divine years respectively. 

Mahayugas : one complete cycle of all four Yugas (12,000 divine years). 

Kalpas : A day of Brahma, which is equal to 1000 Mahayugas. 

Lifespan of Brahma : 100 Brahma years (311 trillion human years). 

Kalachakra and Modern Cosmology

The cyclical conceptions of time put by the Hindus resemble accurately with what contemporary cosmological theory offers. According to the _Manusmriti_ (1:57-58): "There are creations and dissolutions innumerable of universes; the Being supremely exalted performs all this with the ease of a game, again and again." 

This ancient understanding narrates into modern scientific concepts:

1. The theory of an oscillating universe contends that the universe expands and contracts endlessly, resembling the Hindu account of cosmic creation and dissolution.
2. According to the second law of thermodynamics and growing disorder or entropy with time, the universe is leading into "heat death." This thought contradicted by the Hindu notion of _pralaya_, wherein order dissolves into chaos before a new creation begins.

Described in the _Bhagavata Purana_ (12.4.2-6) is the dissolution: at the end of a kalpa, "When the elements merge back into their source, everything becomes unmanifest again... Then time goes on one with the Absolute."

Time is Thus Relative and Transcendent 

Such scriptural recognition by scriptural Hindus has existed since ages before the advent of Einstein: "Though one, time appears different to different beings... A moment for you is an age to another" (_Yoga Vasishtha_ 3:7:13-14). 

Although time is regarded as linear in progression by ourselves, Hindu philosophy states that this is the product of consciousness limitations perspective. The ultimate reality (_Brahman_) transcends time altogether.

As _ Upanishads_ have taught, "That which is in the end not existent at the beginning, not existent in the end, is existent only in the middle-this is the truth about all objects." (_Mandukya Upanishad_ ). Time itself is, from the perspective of absolute reality, an illusion (_maya_).  

Living with Cyclical Time

Realizing that Kalachakra could change the way of life: 

1. It places our oh-so-brief existence as human within a cosmic context to inspire humility and perspective.
2. It indicates that nothing is forever—no suffering, no joy, which leads to detachment (vairagya).
3. It declares that the soul is eternal (atman) beyond these cycles.

So does the _Bhagavad Gita_ (2:22): "As a person sheds garments worn out and puts on new ones, likewise, at the time of death, the soul casts off the worn-out body and enters a new one."

For those whose interest points into Hindu philosophy, embracing Kalachakra means that we appreciate the fact that we are not just finite little beings stuck in linear time, but eternal souls involved in a cosmic dance of creation and destruction. With a deep understanding of this timeless perspective, one can find meaning and contentment in the seemingly endless turning of the wheel of time.