Can you elaborate on the theological concept presented in Chapter 36 of Sai being both detached and the active cause of events?

πŸ“– Chapter 36

Chapter 36 presents a sophisticated theological concept where Sai embodies both transcendence and immanence. He is described as being 'distant and detached from his name' and indifferent to the egoistic 'I am He' (So-ham) attitude, which points to his nature as the unmanifest, unattached Supreme Reality. However, the text simultaneously states that he 'causes various events to occur' and 'fulfills the desires of all.' This paradox illustrates the divine play, or lila, where the absolute, out of compassion, engages with the world. He acts as a 'mere pretext' to orchestrate events, demonstrating that his power operates without him being bound by the actions, thus redeeming infinite beings while remaining the detached witness.


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