IN QUEST OF REALITY

In a universe teeming with worlds that the mere act of naming would consume over three billion years, how can humanity unearth the truth it seeks within the span of its fifty or a hundred years of life? The stark verity emerges that only the Creator possesses the power to unveil this enigma, an illumination conveyed through the conduit of prophets. Albert Einstein (1879-1955) unveiled the theory of space and time, attaining a remarkable fame. Some argue that Einstein’s scientific worth transcended the acclaim he garnered. An elucidation is put forth: Einstein’s inquiries were tethered to the universe’s eternal truths, and one who ventures to peer into these cosmic verities assumes distinct significance in society’s eyes. A visionary described: “Whoever finds that which enables us to obtain a deeper glimpse into the eternal secrets of nature has been given great grace. That was the grace of Albert Einstein’s unique greatness–to try to find such thoughts.” (The Hindustan Times, March 15, 1981) The yearning to fathom the universe’s timeless truths is so deeply ingrained in human nature that it defies detachment. Since antiquity, humanity has yearned for these age-old enigmas, which consistently remains out of reach. If one cannot access these truths through personal endeavour, limitations prove insurmountable barriers. An inquiry arises: Why, despite prophets unveiling these timeless secrets throughout history, do humans remain resistant to embracing the prophets’ revelations? The crux lies in the prophet’s response, replete with the concepts of reward and retribution, Heaven and Hell. The prophet calls for relinquishing self-directed lives and embracing a more constrained existence on earth. This conditionality renders humanity averse to adopting the prophet’s proclamation. They relentlessly seek solutions to uncover nature’s mysteries—responses without constriction. Future contemplation seems undesirable. Nameless spiritual entities’ answers find acceptance by countless individuals, yet the prophets’ revelations are met with dissatisfaction. This arises from the spiritual entities’ responses merely gratifying the spiritual facet, devoid of room for spiritual discipline. Conversely, prophets’ revelations engender relinquishing personal freedom, enveloping individuals in perpetual contemplation of the afterlife. Success lies in alignment with truth, not evasion from it. If the truth indeed resonates with the prophets’ guidance, seeking an alternative verity proves a futile endeavour. Who can conjure existence from nonexistence? o