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Category:God Ultimately

Theme Analysis

The philosophical essence of this category establishes that the Absolute Truth is not a formless void or an impersonal energy, but is ultimately the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while less intelligent philosophers theorize that the highest truth is impersonal, the Vedic literatures confirm that God possesses an eternal, spiritual form and supreme intelligence. The Absolute Truth is realized in three progressive phases: the impersonal Brahman effulgence, the localized Paramātmā, and ultimately, Bhagavān, the Supreme Person. Furthermore, the Lord is ultimately the cause of all causes. Although He appears aloof, He is the supreme director behind the generation, maintenance, and ultimate annihilation of the cosmic manifestation. For those who engage in unalloyed devotional service without pretension, the Lord ultimately awards the highest perfection by freeing them from material bondage and giving Himself to them.

  • Ultimately a Person: The Absolute Truth is not an abstract force. Because God possesses supreme intelligence and a specific spiritual form, He is ultimately a person.
  • The Three Features: Spiritual realization progresses through three stages, culminating in the understanding that the Absolute Truth is ultimately Bhagavān, the Personality of Godhead.
  • The Ultimate Cause: Although the material nature acts under the spell of time, the Lord is ultimately the master of all creation, animation, and annihilation.
  • The Ultimate Reward: While the Lord ultimately destroys the material universe and those envious of Him, He acts as the fearless destination for His devotees, ultimately awarding them the perfection of liberation.
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Pages in category "God Ultimately"

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