ABSTRACT

The dynamic divine is rich in wealth of attributes. It is complete in its powers. The whole creation moves automatically in its wake, the Gods, men, beasts. (Katha Upaniṣad.) It is quiet and restful. It is sublime, It is the tree of existence with its root up and its foliage down. It includes all. It supports all. The text says, " that which is thus becoming, streams out of it. . . ." The fire burns, the sun shines, Indra, the thunder-god, air, and death all move through its force. It gives delight. It inspires. It is rich in the contraries of qualities it exhibits. But its wealth of qualities and the delight consequent thereupon stand in marked contrast to the quiet of transcendence. It is not emptiness. The one exhibits its power, dignity, knowledge, majesty, the latter its impenetrable and mystifying silence. The former is infinitely rich in attribute, the latter is listless in self-effulgence.