A Meeting Among the Stars: Newton, Einstein, and Hawking (Sunil Budhathoki)

 A Meeting Among the Stars: Newton, Einstein, and Hawking

Sunil Budhathoki

Department of Science and Technology

 [Scene: In the vastness of space, Newton and Einstein meet Stephen Hawking for the first time. They look down at in Earth, sharing thoughts on life, science, and struggles.]

Newton: So, this is the great Stephen Hawking. A man who explored black holes and pushed the limits of understanding. It’s an honor to meet you.

Hawking: [smiling] The honor is mine, Sir Isaac. To meet the mind behind gravity and the genius who redefined time—it feels unreal.

 Einstein: Stephen, your life was extraordinary. You faced so many challenges, yet your work changed how we see the universe. How did you manage such strength?

 Hawking: Strength came from realizing that while my body was limited, my mind was not. Even as ALS took away my ability to move and speak, I found freedom in physics. Exploring the universe gave me purpose.

 Newton: It’s incredible. You discovered that black holes aren’t eternal—they give off energy, what they now call “Hawking radiation.” How did you think of such an idea?

Hawking: I simply combined your laws, Sir Isaac, with Albert’s theories. I asked what happens at the edge of a black hole, where gravity and quantum mechanics meet. The answer surprised even me—black holes slowly lose energy and fade over time.

Einstein: [smiling] You solved a puzzle I couldn’t. I struggled to connect quantum mechanics with gravity, but you bridged that gap.

Hawking: [humbly] I was following in your footsteps. Your work was my foundation. But tell me, did you ever imagine science would reach this level of understanding?

 Newton: I saw the universe as predictable, like a machine. But you revealed how strange and unpredictable it can be—black holes, time bending... it’s beyond anything I imagined.

Einstein: And you showed us the true power of persistence. Even when your body failed you, your mind soared.

 Hawking: Thank you. I hoped my life would show people that obstacles can’t stop curiosity. Even when I lost my voice, physics became my way to communicate.

 Newton: And what a story you told. Your struggles remind me of that apple falling—it’s not just gravity; it’s the drive to ask, “Why?

 Einstein: Exactly. Your life proves that no limitation can stop a determined mind. Even now, your ideas inspire the world.

Hawking: Thank you, both. I left Earth with a message—hope for unity through science and a warning to take care of our planet. Do you think they’ll listen?

Newton: They still dream of the stars, but they must balance knowledge with wisdom.

Einstein: Yes, Stephen. Let’s hope they honor the universe with care and curiosity, as you always did.

[The three fall silent, watching Earth together—a trio of brilliant minds, united in wonder and hope.]