Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.8.16
Sarga· CreationBrahmā Looks in Every Direction
“Brahmā, born out of the lotus flower, could not see the world, although he was situated in the whorl. He therefore circumambulated all of space, and while moving his eyes in all directions he achieved four heads in terms of the four directions.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā was born from the lotus flower and was situated in its whorl.
- Although situated there, he could not see the world and therefore circumambulated all of space.
- As he moved his eyes in every direction, he achieved four heads corresponding to the four directions.
Try this today
Reread the translation and briefly describe Brahmā’s position, search and four heads.
Ask yourself
What do I notice about Brahmā’s initial inability to see the world?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.