The article explores the phenomenon of overwhelming visions reported by saints and believers, often viewed as divine experiences. Neurologists suggest these may correlate with 'migraine aura' symptoms, which include visual hallucinations and perceptual effects. A significant percentage of the population experiences migraines, with a third of these individuals experiencing auras characterized by bright lights and colors. Dr. Philip Holland explains that these visual symptoms result from neural excitations in the brain, providing a scientific lens through which to view these mystical experiences.
These neural storms trigger visual hallucinations, almost always featuring bright zigzags known as 'fortification patterns' due to their similarity to city walls.
For some people, this can manifest in powerful visual effects like flashing zigzag lights, bright colours and even temporary blindness.
It's essentially a wave of excitation that travels across the cortex [the outermost layer of the brain]. If that happens in your visual cortex, that's what causes visual symptoms like flashing lights.
According to some neurologists, the symptoms described by those experiencing a heavenly vision closely match with a phenomenon called a 'migraine aura'.
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