|
"It is a self-evident fact that phenomenal existence can never grasp nor comprehend the ancient and essential reality. Utter weakness cannot understand absolute strength. When we view the world of creation we discover differences in degree which make it impossible for the lower to comprehend the higher. For example, the mineral kingdom, no matter how much it may advance can never comprehend the phenomena of the vegetable kingdom. Whatever development the vegetable may attain.. it cannot realize the sensation of sight.. Although it is the possessor of existence.. a tree nevertheless has no knowledge of the superior degree of the animal kingdom.. A lower degree cannot comprehend a higher although all are in the same world of creation.. Degree is the barrier and limitation. In the human plane of existence we can say we have knowledge of a vegetable.. but the vegetable has no knowledge or comprehension whatever of us.. Inasmuch as in the creational world which is phenomenal, difference of degree is an obstacle or hindrance to comprehension, how can the human being which is a created exigency, comprehend the ancient divine reality which is essential? This is impossible because the reality of divinity is sanctified beyond the comprehension of the created being man." ('Abdul-Baha)
(32:1)
|