TEET TOOME â© #58 The dream of Vishnu
The article explores the Hindu cosmology involving the deities Vishnu and Brahma, discussing their roles as creators and the concept of the universe's cyclical nature.
The article delves into the complexities of Hindu cosmology, particularly focusing on the deities Vishnu and Brahma and their respective roles in the creation of the universe. It describes a scenario where Vishnu sleeps in the cosmic ocean, supported by the eternal serpent Šeša, who symbolizes time. From Vishnu's navel grows a lotus flower, on which Brahma, the creator god, sits. The article illustrates the cyclical process of creation and destruction according to Hindu beliefs, indicating that as Vishnu exhales, worlds are created, and as he inhales, they disappear. Similarly, Brahma's consciousness is linked to the existence of worlds, implying a deep interconnectedness between the two deities.