Passage 17

In English

The Lord is not visible to the non-believer

Consider the cases of and . They were not ordinary men. They were the incarnations of and , the divine guards at the gate of the Lord's mansion (in ). developed bitter hatred towards as the slayer of his brother, . He searched for in every conceivable place - in the ocean, deep in the earth and in the sky - but could not find Him. Had run away from out of fear? No. He was omnipresent. But He could not proclaim it Himself. He made 's son declare it. He asked : "You simpleton! You go on praising . Where is that ? Show him to me. I have explored every particle of the Universe. I have not found him. Hence I am the Lord whom you should worship." replied: "How can I worship the enemy of ? is everywhere." "Can you show Him?" asked his father. "Certainly," replied . "Is he in that pillar?" "Yes, he is," said . The Lord came out of the pillar to confirm his devotee's faith. had affirmed the omnipresence of the Lord and the Lord testified to the truth of his belief. The Lord is not visible to the non-believer.