Swami Venkatesananda[The Creator] shines in the cosmic consciousness as a painting in the mind of an artist.
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[The Creator] shines in the cosmic consciousness as a painting in the mind of an artist. The quote is a reference to the concept of a divine or supreme being existing in a person's or a group's mind, and manifests itself to that person, group, or society. The idea that the human deity is a constant presence in all persons' minds is common in Indian religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, and it is also common in other religions such as Islam and Mormonism.
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