PLATE EIGHT

Our material senses cannot perceive the transcendental, all-spiritual
body of the Supreme Lord. Nevertheless, out of His causeless mercy, the
Lord, by expanding His spiritual potencies, can manifest Himself as the
Deity, or arcd-vigraha, thus allowing us to see Him. Although seemingly
made of material elements like stone, wood, or earth, the Deity, the arca
incarnation, is directly Lord Sri Krsna Himself. The omnipotent
Supreme Personality of Godhead can appear anywhere without being
contaminated by matter. (pp. 167-171)
