God and the Universe

damage the ozone layer that protects man from the sun’s harmful rays. However, human experts were not even aware of the detrimental effects that their industry was going to have until their effects became prevalent. This comparative example, contrasting God’s management with human management, indicates that the creation of the universe could not have come about without a Supreme Mind. It also tells us that the intelligence of the sort that man possesses is insufficient for bringing about this creation. Without a Supreme Mind, the present meaningful universe could never have existed. THE UNIVERSE: A MIRROR The universe is a mirror in which the Face of the Creator is visible. In this sense, everything in the universe is a sign of God. If a person can see, he will find meaningfulness in everything. With all its vast expansiveness, the present universe will become, for him, an excellent treasury for the realization of God. Mathematical Universe The universe appears to be mathematical. It is mathematically ordered. This aspect of the universe is prominently visible in every part and portion. An example of this is the twoway movement of the Earth, that is, the rotation around its axis and the revolution around the sun, that occurs with