know, through self-evident innate knowledge, that absolute existence in the external world is impossible. They know that the absolute, with absoluteness stipulated as a condition, exists in minds, not in external realities. These people, too, know this when they reflect upon it and return to the sound, innate rational knowledge they possess.

Thus, when I addressed several of the most eminent monists on this matter and demonstrated it to them, the issue became clear. They understood how error had crept into the thinking of those whom they had regarded as the world’s leading authorities in spiritual realization and gnosis. Those among them who were well versed in these matters would say, “Through unveiling, we have established what contradicts the plain dictates of reason.” Hence this is expressed in terms of unveiling, spiritual taste, and witnessing. This can be attained only through spiritual discipline and striving