Is There Evidence of Source's Existence?
Understanding Source Intellectually
Can we directly perceive Source or fully understand Source intellectually in the material universe? Dr. Bernard Carr, PhD (Cosmologist), and some in the mainstream scientific community, are onboard with the idea that Source could exist. But, they suggest that neuroscience may never be able to explain Source scientifically. The Law of One (61:9) even mentions that lower material planes of existence may not be favorable for objective nor subjective knowing since there’ll always be anomalies. This coincides with Swami Mukundananda’s (Bhakti Yog Saint & Yoga Teacher) viewpoint that material senses can’t perceive the existence of Source, nor can the material mind and intellect truly comprehend Source (Bhagavad Gita, 15:11).
The notion that it’s impossible to know for sure if Source exists is consistent with agnosticism. Agnosticism focuses on a lack of knowledge of the existence of gods. This is different from atheism which focuses on a lack of belief in gods. Think about that for a second fellow souls.
Are atheists and agnostics simply putting more emphasis on believing what can be proven or experienced firsthand? Perhaps they’re simply rejecting the idea that we should blindly believe whatever religious dogma is presented to us without experiencing it firsthand for ourselves. What if atheism and agnosticism are round-about ways of suggesting that we should seek spiritual and existential answers from within rather than rely on outside resources to convince us or affirm our beliefs? Relying on our own experiences and living as our own refuge (Mahā Parinibbāna Sutta: DN16) is thought to be one of the core teachings of The Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama).
While we try to shy away from divisive labels, does this mean we should all become atheists or agnostics until our unified divinity becomes experiential for us? Perhaps doubt and skepticism can serve as motivation to seek clarity or establish the logical while being open to the mysticism of grace, as Sadhguru (Guru, Mystic & Yogi) explains. Afterall, doubts arise from ignorance, and the power to dispel doubts comes from realized knowledge, according to Swami Mukundananda (Bhagavad Gita, 6:39).
What is realized knowledge? Realized knowledge is knowledge that has been experienced firsthand or has become experiential. It’s also referred to as wisdom. Regardless of whether one identifies with atheism, agnosticism, or spirituality, acquiring realized knowledge in this material universe is a fundamental concept that resonates with us.
Evidence of Source's Existence
Mainstream Versus Covert Evidence
Are near-death experiences (NDEs), shared-death experiences (SDEs), out-of-body experiences (OBEs), deep meditations, and psychedelic journeys examples of experiencing our unified divinity? There are valid mainstream scientific arguments that OBEs, SDEs, and NDEs rely on self-reporting which means they can’t be corroborated by an objective tool. But even Jonathan Dinsmore, M.S. (Psychological Scientist) conceded that experiences like these may still be the most convincing form of mainstream, scientific, experiential evidence to date for Source’s existence. With that in mind, we want to make a distinction between mainstream scientific evidence versus covert.
When we refer to mainstream scientific evidence, we’re referring to evidence that’s allowed to be released to the general public. This is in contrast to evidence that’s being deliberately withheld from the general public. Our research suggests there is scientific evidence that’s being deliberately withheld from the public by a mixture of those with nefarious intentions and those with a genuine concern for humanity’s wellbeing. This mixture includes government officials, mainstream scientific communities, covert scientific communities, mainstream media, global elites, and covert (illegal) military operations, according to Dr. Steven Greer (Ufologist and Physician). But we digress…
First-Hand Versus Second-Hand Accounts
Aside from experiential, first-hand accounts from entities with divine attributes and second-hand accounts from ancient texts and word-of-mouth, some of us know Source exists based on our intuition. Intuition is considered a form of deep spiritual knowing — different from objective and subjective knowing — that transcends material intellect and evidence. As the Science of Oneness (2:3-4) reminds us, invisible forces exist even though we can’t directly perceive them or measure them scientifically with mainstream technology. We can, however, experience their effects.
While mere words will never accurately describe Source, the descriptions vary for those who’ve experienced Source first-hand – this includes experiencing unity consciousness or God-realization (Bhagavad Gita, 2:72). Some say it’s like being engulfed in pure, white light or unconditional love – like effervescent waves in a sea of infinite energy. Others experience an intense oneness with everything. Some even describe it as experiencing an extreme inner peace while others refer to it as experiencing infinite bliss. Paramahansa Yogananda (Guru, Yogi & Monk, 1893 – 1952) described his experience as being simultaneously all-perceptive and overdrunk with ecstasy, like an oceanic joy broke upon calm, endless shores of his soul (Autobiography of a Yogi, 14:126-127).
Could the key to proof of Source lie in quieting the mind? Quieting the mind makes us receptive enough to receive Source’s guidance and grace — allowing Source to communicate with us through intuition, synchronicities, and dreams. Swami Mukundananda explains that through Source’s grace we can tap into our divine senses, divine minds, and divine intellect. And with these divine attributes — and a bit of devotion — we will be able to understand our unified divinity, enter into full awareness of Source, and experience the true nature of Source firsthand (Bhagavad Gita: 10:11, 11:8, 18:56). This would suggest that if we want proof of Source, then we must seek Source from within.
Happy seeking fellow souls!