According to Hindu beliefs, the world began with Narayan’s awakening. Hindus also believe that if Narayan was asleep, he must have previously been awake. Therefore, his awakening was actually a rebirth of a world that had already existed. This cyclical pattern is characteristic of Hinduism, which is one of the few religions that roots itself in rebirth. To name a few, the Greek, Christian, or Muslim faiths only believe that there is one life. This is why Hindus feel less rushed to live a heroic or extraordinary life – because it is only one of many lives to come.
A lotus, which Brahma is seated on, sprouts out of Narayan’s belly button. This leads to a question similar to that of the chicken and the egg, did Narayan create Brahma or did Brahma create Narayan?
A lotus, which Brahma is seated on, sprouts out of Narayan’s belly button. This leads to a question similar to that of the chicken and the egg, did Narayan create Brahma or did Brahma create Narayan?
Creation depicted as Narayan with Brahma on lotus and Lakshmi at feet.
Source: Prezi.
Source: Prezi.
Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, nourishes mankind and is interestingly portrayed as a cow. As the cosmic cow, she embodies the entire world. Similarly, Vishnu’s turtle avatar Kurma is a cosmic turtle, who holds the entire world on his back.
Next, we learn about Hanuman and Vishnu’s companionship who team up to regain Vishnu’s lost queen, Sita. Hanuman is known as the “trouble-shooter” because his presence means that problems are also present BUT he reminds us that the mind is capable of coming up with solutions to the problems!
Interestingly, creation is often referred to as the result of awareness.
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