theirs is not rasa, but a perversion of it. The rasa that exists beyond the jurisdiction of the twenty-four elements of material nature is transcendental and ever situated in pure goodness. This in truth is real rasa. Even the atmaramas, the self-satisfied transcendcntalists who have surpassed material nature, are unable to perceive this wonderful supra-mundane display of divine variegatedness; hence, they are bereft of rasa. Eternal rasa is the spiritual cognizance intrinsic in pure transcendence. It is everblissful and resides at the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord.

"The Supreme Absolute Truth exists distinctly as saktiman, or the Energetic, and sakti or the energy. Qualitatively, saktiman and sakti are the same, though some differences between the two are to be appreciated, Saktiman is always the Absolute Autocrat, willful and independent, and sakti always displays His full and supreme potency. The sakti potency manifests in three ways: the cit potency or the spiritual nature, the jiva or marginal potency, and maya or material nature.

By nature's design, the material body has built—in sensual urges, which are difficult to control even in nonhedonistic societies. But in a society where the message to "enjoy yourself" is everywhere, the task of exercising such control is enormous. It's much easier to "go with the flow" (follow the urges of the senses) than to try to "control the flow" (redirect the senses).
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The cit potency reveals the supreme object

"The cit-sakti reveals the Supreme Object, His holy name, abode, pastimes, beauty etc; and Lord Krsna is that Supreme Object. His exquisite dark complexion (syama) is His beauty. Goloka is His abode and the representation of His pastimes. His name, abode, form, qualities and pastimes are an ever-existent feature of the non-dual spiritual substance. Transcendental variegatedness is the activity of the superior divine potency.

"Lord Krsna is the original form of all spiritual qualities, and His eternal nature is His para-sakti or His supreme divine potency. Therefore there is no inherent difference between the form of Krsna and His divine nature of para-sakti. Yet spiritual variety (rasa) creates an impression of difference. This is exhibited only in the spiritual world.

What is maya-sakti?

"The reflection of the para-sakti is called maya-sakti or material nature. She is also known as the external potency. Ordered