Swami Kriyananda, commenting on Bhagavad Gita 2:17, explains that the eternal Spirit, God’s unchangeable consciousness, pervades all creation and is imperishable. God created the universe from His own bliss, for it is the nature of bliss to express and expand itself. Creation follows cycles—manifestation and dissolution—reflecting God’s desire to enjoy Himself through many forms. While suffering exists, ultimate joy lies in the soul’s destined reunion with God. Like a good story, life’s challenges make the ending more fulfilling. All saints, regardless of tradition, affirm that realization of God is worth every trial. Though some saints, bound by their religious context, do not openly teach truths like reincarnation or yoga, they inwardly know them. Spiritual truth transcends dogma and is the same in every faith. Kriyananda urges seekers to look beyond opinions and doctrines, following what resonates deeply within, for the soul’s true fulfillment lies in oneness with the eternal, ever-blissful Spirit.