Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.8.32
Sarga· CreationBrahmā Sees the Lord and Creation
“When Lord Brahmā, the maker of the universal destination, thus saw the Lord, he simultaneously glanced over creation. Lord Brahmā saw the lake in Lord Viṣṇu’s navel, and the lotus flower, as well as the devastating water, the drying air and the sky. All became visible to him.”
What the purport teaches
- As Lord Brahmā saw the Lord, he simultaneously glanced over creation.
- Brahmā saw the lake in Lord Viṣṇu’s navel and the lotus flower.
- The devastating water, the drying air and the sky also became visible to Brahmā, the maker of the universal destination.
Try this today
Pause for a moment today to recall Lord Viṣṇu and the elements of creation described in this verse.
Ask yourself
How does Brahmā’s vision help you consider creation in relation to Lord Viṣṇu?
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.