Religious Problem in India

Author(s): Annie Besant
Publisher: Theosophist Office Adyar

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is spoken of, O Nanak. That One alone is many. [Guru v. Bavanakhhri.]
THE RELIGIOUS PROBLEM IN INDIA
The Parabrahman, Supreme Lord, cometh not into wombs.
With Thy word createst Thon creation, and after making Thon pervadest it.
Thy form could not be seen, how shall I meditate on Thee?
Thon functionest in all; Thy power showeth (this); Thy love fills treasures which are inexhaustible; These jewels (of peace, etc.), are priceless. [Guru v. Var-Maru.]
Countless (lit. crores) Avaṭāras of Vishnu didst Thon make.
Countless Brahmandas are the abodes of Thy Law; Countless Maheshvaras are created and absorbed; Countless Brahmas Thou didst set to fashion the
worlds;
So rich is my Lord,
Whose great qualities I cannot speak of in details; Whom countless Māyās attend.
(The hearts of) countless beings are His resting
place;
Countless are (the devotees) who embrace (lit. or
draw close to) Thy limbs (personified for worship). Countless the devotees who dwell with Hari.
Countless the Kings (lit. Lords of Umbrellas) who
pay Thee homage.
Countless Indras standing at Thy portals;