Life Supreme — Page 96
LIFE SUPREME 99. Man has only scratched the surface of outer universal exploration. . Similarly those who have studied and pondered over the wonders of the inner universe still find themselves on the threshold of their venture; but every little onward step unveils extraordinary realisations. A little progress produces a fruitful harvest of practical and nourishing truths. . The inner universe is governed largely by mental and spiritual conditions; and a comprehension of its deeper realms must remain obscure to a great extent for they exist in the life Hereafter about which man has little knowledge: "And no soul knows what joys of the eyes is kept hidden for them, as a reward for their good deeds. (32:18) وو. The above verse does not mean that man is kept totally ignorant about knowledge of the next life because the Quran explains many aspects of the Hereafter; and personal experiences can also open visions of understanding. Nevertheless, on this side of the dividing line man's knowledge remains extremely limited, although he may be conversant with a number of after-life truthsı. There are invisible forces working within man. The conscious mind is generally unaware of their presence and their silent functions. Some lie latent like the energy within the atom; but when understood and aroused, explode with dynamic force magnetising the personality. These forces may be used for the better or for the worse; but the sensible and the God fearing man will direct them for the betterment of his body, mind and soul. Being gifts of God hidden in man, as precious minerals are hidden in the earth, the wise man will stimulate them and use them for the ultimate development of his soul which in the life to come will be the seed of his new spiritual body which will blossom forth on the Day of Resurrection. . A set of voluminous books dealing with the inner universe would still be able only to throw a little light on the subject. The writer does not pretend to be qualified to do justice to the subject, especially in so short a space, but he is only concerned in drawing attention to a few points which he considers to be of interest and value. Otherwise God alone is the one authority on the subject. "Verily Allah knows the secrets of the heavens and the earth. " (49:19)