Meditations on Transcendence

  Why do we believe in what is invisible? Why do we feel Kṛṣṇa, rasa-līlā, or divine presence, though not seen with eyes? 1. You already believe in many invisible things You don’t see: air gravity love thoughts consciousness intelligence sound waves prāṇa Yet you experience them. Experience proves reality — not visibility. So invisibility is not a valid objection to reality . The question is only: Do you have an instrument that can perceive it? 2. Physical eyes cannot see metaphysical reality Eyes see only: form color boundaries gross matter But God is not matter . Rasa-līlā is not matter. Bhakti is not matter. They are aprakṛta — real, but not made of the 5 elements. So using eyes to “test” God is like using ears to see color. Wrong instrument → wrong conclusion. 3. śraddhā = the inner organ that perceives the invisible This is the key connection. You need eyes to see form. You need ears to hear sound. You need śrad...

 (Verse 1)   Out here in the heartland where the river bends,   Life’s a wild ride with its twists and turns, my friends.   When you’re caught in the grind and the world’s got you down,   Just listen close, there’s a voice that’ll turn it around. (Chorus)   Hear the acarya’s words, let the wisdom flow,   In that sacred sound, you’ll find a way to go.   Beyond the modes and the stormy night,   In the light of faith, you’ll find your guiding light.   (Verse 2)   Even a Prabhupada tape, playin’ soft and true,   Can lift you up high, help you see right through.   So grab that message, let it set you free,   With every word, you’ll cross the modes and be.   (Chorus)   Hear the acarya’s words, let the wisdom flow,   In that sacred sound, you’ll find a way to go.   Beyond the modes and the stormy night,   In the...