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Yoga Vashishtha 3.85.11–18
(These verses describe the vast and orderly manifestation of the Universe as seen through the lens of Creation by Lord Brahma)
ब्रह्मोवाच।
तेषु मत्प्रतिबिम्बाभाः पद्मकोशनिवासिनः।
राजहंसान्समारूढाः संस्थिता दश पद्मजाः ॥ ११॥
पृथक्स्थितेषु सर्गेषु तेषूद्यद्भूतपङ्क्तिषु।
जलजालेषु शुद्धेषु जगत्सु जलदायिषु ॥ १२॥
प्रवहन्ति महानद्यः प्रध्वनन्ति यथाब्धयः।
प्रतपन्त्युष्णरुचयः प्रस्फुरन्त्यम्बरेऽनिलाः ॥ १३॥
दिवि क्रीडन्ति विबुधा भुवि क्रीडन्ति मानवाः।
दानवा भोगिनश्चैव पातालेषु च संस्थिताः ॥ १४॥
कालचक्रपरिप्रोता यद्भावाः सकलर्तवः।
यथाकालं फलापूर्णा भूषयन्त्यभितो महीम् ॥ १५॥
प्रौढ्यं शुभाशुभाचारस्मृतयः ककुभं प्रति।
नरकस्वर्गफलदाः सर्वत्र समुपागताः ॥ १६॥
भोगमोक्षफलार्थिन्यः समस्ता भूतजातयः।
स्वमीहितं यथाकालं प्रयतन्ते यथाक्रमम् ॥ १७॥
सप्तलोकास्तथा द्वीपाः समुद्रा गिरयस्तथा।
अप्येष्यमाणाः कल्पान्तं स्फुरन्त्युरुतरारवम् ॥ १८॥
Lord Brahma continued:
3.85.11–18
> In those Worlds, Beings resembling my reflections dwell in lotus buds. Ten lotus-born ones, mounted on royal swans, are established there.
> In the separately situated Creations, among the rising groups of Beings, in the pure watery realms that give rise to Worlds.
> Great rivers flow, oceans roar as appropriate, the sun rays heat intensely, and winds sparkle in the sky.
> Gods play in the heavens, humans play on Earth, demons and serpents are established in the nether Worlds.
> Revolving in the wheel of time, all seasons with their qualities, bearing fruits in due time, adorn the Earth all around.
> The consequences of good and bad actions, leading to hell or heaven, have fully manifested everywhere in all directions.
> All Beings, seeking the fruits of enjoyment and liberation, strive for their desired goals according to Time and in proper order.
> The seven Worlds, islands, Oceans, and mountains, even as they approach the end of the kalpa, shine forth with great resounding noise.
Summary of the Teachings:
These verses portray multiple Worlds arising like reflections, each populated by different beings engaged in their respective activities. This illustrates the idea that the Cosmos is a dynamic projection of Divine Consciousness, where various realms coexist separately yet harmoniously, filled with life forms pursuing their natural courses. The imagery of lotus-born creators emphasizes purity and potential emerging from the Divine Source.
The verses highlight the natural functioning of the physical world, including rivers, oceans, sun, and winds, showing how elemental forces operate rhythmically without chaos. This teaches the reliability and beauty of Cosmic order, where seasons cycle predictably to sustain life on earth. It underscores that everything in Nature follows its inherent law, contributing to the overall adornment and balance of the World, reminding seekers to observe and appreciate this Divine play rather than get entangled in it.
Different classes of Beings—gods, humans, demons, and others—engage in their playful or purposeful activities across realms. This points to the diversity of Existence and the Universal presence of desire-driven actions. The teaching encourages understanding one's place in this grand scheme, recognizing that all Beings are part of the same Cosmic fabric, yet each follows its dharma according to its realm and Nature.
The wheel of Time governs all phenomena, bringing fruits of actions—good or bad—leading to varied outcomes like heaven or hell. Beings strive for enjoyment or Ultimate Freedom in due course. This emphasizes karma, the inevitability of consequences, and the pursuit of Higher Goals. It teaches detachment from transient results while engaging dutifully, as time ensures everything unfolds appropriately.
Even as the Universe approaches dissolution at the end of a Cosmic cycle, the Worlds, islands, mountains, and oceans continue their vibrant existence with grandeur. This conveys the impermanence of Creation alongside its magnificent display, urging Realization of the Eternal Consciousness beyond the changing forms. The overall teaching fosters Wisdom to Witness the illusory yet wondrous play of the Universe without attachment, leading toward liberation.
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