The Bhagavad-Gita, one of the most revered spiritual texts in Hindu philosophy, offers profound teachings on the nature of existence, the self, and the divine. Central to its message is the idea that God, or Brahman, is omnipresent—existing beyond time, space, and sensory perception. This concept of ever-present divinity is as relevant today as it was when the Gita was written. Peter Luscombe’s Being of Beings: Changeless, Eternal for Ever and Ever echoes these teachings, inviting us to re-examine the idea that God Is Here Now and how we can experience this truth in our modern lives.
Understanding ‘God Is Here Now’ Through the Bhagavad-Gita
In the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna teaches Arjuna that the soul (Atman) is eternal, indestructible, and beyond physical perception. In Chapter 2, Krishna states:
“Not wounded by weapons, not burned by fire, not dried by the wind, not wetted by water; such is the Atman, changeless and eternal.”
This passage reflects the essence of the Gita’s teaching that the true nature of the self, and by extension, God, is timeless and beyond any form of destruction. God is not an external force to be found through rituals or external actions but is always present within us, existing beyond the limitations of the physical world.
Luscombe builds on this by emphasising that God, or the Existent, is not confined by time or space. He argues that God is not a being who enters and exits the world but is the underlying reality of all that exists, a “changeless, eternal screen” on which the film of life is projected. In this context, ‘God Is Here Now’ means that divinity is not something to be sought outside ourselves but is the foundational reality that permeates every moment of existence.
Integrating Ever-Present Divinity into Daily Life
Incorporating the idea that ‘God Is Here Now’ into our daily lives can transform how we perceive the world. Instead of viewing God as a distant or external force, we can begin to see the divine presence in all aspects of life. Whether we are dealing with challenges or enjoying moments of peace, the awareness that we are always in the presence of the eternal can bring a deep sense of peace and purpose.
Luscombe encourages us to cultivate “evenness of vision,” to see God equally in all people and circumstances. This echoes Krishna’s teaching in the Bhagavad-Gita, where he advises Arjuna to view all beings with equal regard, seeing the same divine essence in everyone:
“He who sees Me everywhere and sees all things in Me, I am not lost to him, nor is he lost to Me.” (Bhagavad-Gita 6:30)
In our fast-paced modern world, this teaching challenges us to slow down and recognise the sacred in the mundane, to appreciate that every experience, every interaction, is an opportunity to connect with the divine presence.
The Bhagavad-Gita’s timeless teaching that ‘God Is Here Now’ finds deep resonance in Peter Luscombe’s Being of Beings: Changeless, Eternal for Ever and Ever. Both texts remind us that the divine is not something distant or abstract but is the underlying reality of all existence. By integrating this awareness into contemporary spiritual practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and yoga, we can experience the peace and unity that comes from realising that God is ever-present—both within and all around us.
In a world often marked by uncertainty and change, this realisation offers a path to spiritual fulfillment, reminding us that no matter where we are, God is always Here and Now.
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