Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 A complete Conception of God Many people have a hard time conceiving that God can be the actual person. But the Vedas tell us that God's unique personal identity is His highest aspect. Here's an analogy to show how God has three main features. Looking at a mountain from a distance, we can make out only its size and shape. This is compared to comprehending God only as Brahman, His impersonal energy, which emanates from Him just as light shines out from its source. As we move closer, we'll start to make out more of mountain's characteristics--the colors of its foilage, for example. This is compared to understanding that God is within our hearts as Paramatma, or the Supersoul. Finally, when we arrive at the mountain we can explore its soil, vegetation, animals, rivers, and so on. This is compared to understanding God the person, or Bhagavan. Bhagavan is the source of Brahman and Paramatma and is therefore, in a sense, one with them. In the Srimad-- Bhagavatam, Brahman, Paramatma, and Bhagavan are called the three phases of the Absolute Truth. Hare Krishna! source: www.asitis.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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