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It is nice to read the translation of the Vedic description of creation as described in Purusha Suktam
PART I :
LORD'S UNLIMITED MANIFESTATIONS (a-na-ntam)
The Lord's Manifestation of the Universe - The pu-ru-SHa with countless number of heads, eyes, and feet pervades the Earth in entirety and extends far beyond.
Whatever has been and whatever is to be is all pu-ru-SHa. He is the ruler of immortality and He appears to grow immensely through food.
All that is (seen) is His glory, (actually) He surpasses all this. One quarter of Him comprise all the creations (living and the non-living), while three quarters of Him are eternally in the heaven. MANIFEST and the UN MANIFEST (vya-kta a-vya-ktam)
Variety came forth from Him and thus from within he became vi-rAt pu-ru-SHa. He grew immensely and became the cosmos (bra-hmA-nDam).
Part II: The Sacrifice of the Lord
POST CREATION
The Gods performed a YajN~a using pu-ru-SHa as the offering, in which Spring was the ghee, Summer the sa-mit and Autumn the oblation (Thanks Giving).
Gods as performers of the sacrifice assigned seven enclosing sticks, and 21 fuel sticks for the sacrifice and also bound pu-ru-SHa as the sacrificial beast (ya-jN~a pa-shu).
[Note: The seven enclosing sticks refer to the 5 elements (earth, water, fire, wind, and sky), plus day and night. Twenty-one fuel sticks refer to the 5 sense organs (eye, nose, mouth, ear and skin), plus 5 vital breaths (prANa, a-pA-na, vyA-na, u-dA-na, and sa-mA-na), plus 5 organs of work (hands, legs, genitals, two excretory organs), plus 4 feelings of the mind (a-ntaH-ka-ra-Nam), plus dha-rma and a-dha-rma. Interestingly, these are the very same 7 outer and 21 inner limits within which we lead our own life-ya-jN~a. Perhaps the seed of vi-shi-SHTa a-dvai-ta bhA-va appears here in this creation Hymn].
The primordial pu-ru-SHa (as Sacrificial beast) was sanctified by sA-dhyAs, gods and other Re-SHIs by placing Him on da-rbha grass and Sprinkling water over Him.
ONE THAT BECAME ONE and ALL (aE-kA-naE-ka)
Emerging from that sacred rite (Ya-jN~a) when everything was consumed came butter, curds, animals of sky, forest and village.
When everything was consumed, then arose Re-gvaE-da, sA-ma-vaE-da, Ya-ju-rvaE-da and the poetic meters from that sacred rite (Ya-jN~a).
And from that ya-jN~a were born horses, cows, goats, sheep and other animals with two rows of teeth.
LORD'S UNLIMITED MANIFESTATIONS (a-na-ntam)
The Lord's Manifestation of the Universe - The pu-ru-SHa with countless number of heads, eyes, and feet pervades the Earth in entirety and extends far beyond.
Whatever has been and whatever is to be is all pu-ru-SHa. He is the ruler of immortality and He appears to grow immensely through food.
All that is (seen) is His glory, (actually) He surpasses all this. One quarter of Him comprise all the creations (living and the non-living), while three quarters of Him are eternally in the heaven. MANIFEST and the UN MANIFEST (vya-kta a-vya-ktam)
Variety came forth from Him and thus from within he became vi-rAt pu-ru-SHa. He grew immensely and became the cosmos (bra-hmA-nDam).
Part II: The Sacrifice of the Lord
POST CREATION
The Gods performed a YajN~a using pu-ru-SHa as the offering, in which Spring was the ghee, Summer the sa-mit and Autumn the oblation (Thanks Giving).
Gods as performers of the sacrifice assigned seven enclosing sticks, and 21 fuel sticks for the sacrifice and also bound pu-ru-SHa as the sacrificial beast (ya-jN~a pa-shu).
[Note: The seven enclosing sticks refer to the 5 elements (earth, water, fire, wind, and sky), plus day and night. Twenty-one fuel sticks refer to the 5 sense organs (eye, nose, mouth, ear and skin), plus 5 vital breaths (prANa, a-pA-na, vyA-na, u-dA-na, and sa-mA-na), plus 5 organs of work (hands, legs, genitals, two excretory organs), plus 4 feelings of the mind (a-ntaH-ka-ra-Nam), plus dha-rma and a-dha-rma. Interestingly, these are the very same 7 outer and 21 inner limits within which we lead our own life-ya-jN~a. Perhaps the seed of vi-shi-SHTa a-dvai-ta bhA-va appears here in this creation Hymn].
The primordial pu-ru-SHa (as Sacrificial beast) was sanctified by sA-dhyAs, gods and other Re-SHIs by placing Him on da-rbha grass and Sprinkling water over Him.
ONE THAT BECAME ONE and ALL (aE-kA-naE-ka)
Emerging from that sacred rite (Ya-jN~a) when everything was consumed came butter, curds, animals of sky, forest and village.
When everything was consumed, then arose Re-gvaE-da, sA-ma-vaE-da, Ya-ju-rvaE-da and the poetic meters from that sacred rite (Ya-jN~a).
And from that ya-jN~a were born horses, cows, goats, sheep and other animals with two rows of teeth.
Part III: The Meditation of the Gods
FOUR FOLD CLASSIFICATION (cA-tu-rva-rNyam)
[Now a bunch of questions] How many ways did the gods envision to dismember (divide) pu-ru-SHa? What came of his face (mouth)? What did the arms become? What became of his thighs and feet?
The Brahmins came from His mouth, and from His arms came the kings. The merchants sprang forth from His thighs, and from His feet, the workers were born.
The moon proceeded from (His) mind, and from (His) eyes the Sun arose. Indra and fire came forth from (His) mouth. The wind emanated from (His) vital breath.
Out from (His) navel the space emerged, from (His) head the heavens arose, the Earth was fashioned from (His) feet, and directions from (His) ears. Thus all the realms were fathomed.
Part IV: The Sage's Vision
SECRET BEHIND NAMES and FORMS (nA-ma-rU-pa ra-ha-sya da-rsha-nam)
I have realized the supreme pu-ru-SHa, brilliant as the Solar hue and beyond the veil of darkness (mA-ya). All the forms are formulated, categorized and permeated by that wise and glorious being
Realizing the pu-ru-SHa thus, whom bra-hma (the creator) and i-ndra (who is well versed in all matters) have (also) glorified earlier, one will be liberated in this very life. There is no other way (for liberation) indeed.
ROOT of DHARMA (dha-rmasya mU-lam)
Gods performed ya-jN~a offering ya-jN~a to ya-jN~a itself. Those were the first acts of Dha-rma. By doing so, they attained the glory of heaven just as the sA-dhyAs and gods in the past.
[Note1: This is like offering the water from a river back to a river and feel blessed. Any act of charity we perform in reality is this. We can not claim that we made something from scratch. If we have to do that we will first have to create this universe!]
[Note 2: The ya-jN~a mentioned here is the ya-jN~a of creation of this world from the body of the pu-ru-SHa, the one source of all. pu-ru-SHa literally means "the one who fulfills or encompasses everything". pu-ru-SHa is used commonly to refer to man. pu-ra refers to a big place which has many attributes. This is also probably derived from pu-ru-SHa]
[Note3: sA-dhyAs, is perhaps, the root word for: sA-dhya, possible; si-ddhi-attainment; sA-dha-na, means; sA-dha-ka, seeker; sA-dhu, the right thing to do]
pu-ru-SHa sU-ktam (u-tta-ra NA-rA-ya-Na)
MASTER BUILDER (vi-shva-ka-rmi)
vi-rAt pu-ru-SHa through (the interaction with) water, Earth and other elements became the master of all creations (vishva-ka-rma). As master carpenter, He assumed numerous forms and is more than all this. I have realized the primordial great deeds of that pu-ru-SHa.
SPIRITUAL REALIZATION (ta-tva sA-xA-tkA-ram)
I have realized the supreme pu-ru-SHa, brilliant as the Solar hue and beyond the veil of darkness (mA-ya). Knowing him thus, one will be liberated in this very life. There is no other way (for liberation) indeed.
The Lord abides in every womb. Unborn, yet giving birth to all. The aspirers of the exhalted state of ancient seers and creators, realize Him as The SOURCE.
This essence of bra-hman, the gods realized early on and said: Whoever realizes the bra-hman, they will have mastery over gods.
Wealth (Sree) and dignity (Hree) are Your consorts, night and Day are Your two sides, stars Your beauty spots (body), Sky and Earth are the upper and lower jaws of Your wide open mouth. Grant my desires, grant me happiness, fulfill all there is (the purpose of life). Bestow peace in all three spheres of existence.
We seek that assemblage. May the ya-jN~a (spirit of sacrifice) flourish May the performer of ya-jN~a (one with spirit of sacrifice) flourish The divine grace be upon us. The divine grace be upon mankind May plants flourish (grow up wards)
Auspiciousness be to the two footed (animals) Auspiciousness be to the four footed (animals)
(May) three fold peace (prevail)
sa-rvam shrI kRe-SHNA-rpa-Na-ma-stu
Purusha suktam - Simple English Meaning (word by word)
By Sri Kotikanyadanam Sreekrishna Tatachar in
srivaishnavam.com
FOUR FOLD CLASSIFICATION (cA-tu-rva-rNyam)
[Now a bunch of questions] How many ways did the gods envision to dismember (divide) pu-ru-SHa? What came of his face (mouth)? What did the arms become? What became of his thighs and feet?
The Brahmins came from His mouth, and from His arms came the kings. The merchants sprang forth from His thighs, and from His feet, the workers were born.
The moon proceeded from (His) mind, and from (His) eyes the Sun arose. Indra and fire came forth from (His) mouth. The wind emanated from (His) vital breath.
Out from (His) navel the space emerged, from (His) head the heavens arose, the Earth was fashioned from (His) feet, and directions from (His) ears. Thus all the realms were fathomed.
Part IV: The Sage's Vision
SECRET BEHIND NAMES and FORMS (nA-ma-rU-pa ra-ha-sya da-rsha-nam)
I have realized the supreme pu-ru-SHa, brilliant as the Solar hue and beyond the veil of darkness (mA-ya). All the forms are formulated, categorized and permeated by that wise and glorious being
Realizing the pu-ru-SHa thus, whom bra-hma (the creator) and i-ndra (who is well versed in all matters) have (also) glorified earlier, one will be liberated in this very life. There is no other way (for liberation) indeed.
ROOT of DHARMA (dha-rmasya mU-lam)
Gods performed ya-jN~a offering ya-jN~a to ya-jN~a itself. Those were the first acts of Dha-rma. By doing so, they attained the glory of heaven just as the sA-dhyAs and gods in the past.
[Note1: This is like offering the water from a river back to a river and feel blessed. Any act of charity we perform in reality is this. We can not claim that we made something from scratch. If we have to do that we will first have to create this universe!]
[Note 2: The ya-jN~a mentioned here is the ya-jN~a of creation of this world from the body of the pu-ru-SHa, the one source of all. pu-ru-SHa literally means "the one who fulfills or encompasses everything". pu-ru-SHa is used commonly to refer to man. pu-ra refers to a big place which has many attributes. This is also probably derived from pu-ru-SHa]
[Note3: sA-dhyAs, is perhaps, the root word for: sA-dhya, possible; si-ddhi-attainment; sA-dha-na, means; sA-dha-ka, seeker; sA-dhu, the right thing to do]
pu-ru-SHa sU-ktam (u-tta-ra NA-rA-ya-Na)
MASTER BUILDER (vi-shva-ka-rmi)
vi-rAt pu-ru-SHa through (the interaction with) water, Earth and other elements became the master of all creations (vishva-ka-rma). As master carpenter, He assumed numerous forms and is more than all this. I have realized the primordial great deeds of that pu-ru-SHa.
SPIRITUAL REALIZATION (ta-tva sA-xA-tkA-ram)
I have realized the supreme pu-ru-SHa, brilliant as the Solar hue and beyond the veil of darkness (mA-ya). Knowing him thus, one will be liberated in this very life. There is no other way (for liberation) indeed.
The Lord abides in every womb. Unborn, yet giving birth to all. The aspirers of the exhalted state of ancient seers and creators, realize Him as The SOURCE.
This essence of bra-hman, the gods realized early on and said: Whoever realizes the bra-hman, they will have mastery over gods.
Wealth (Sree) and dignity (Hree) are Your consorts, night and Day are Your two sides, stars Your beauty spots (body), Sky and Earth are the upper and lower jaws of Your wide open mouth. Grant my desires, grant me happiness, fulfill all there is (the purpose of life). Bestow peace in all three spheres of existence.
We seek that assemblage. May the ya-jN~a (spirit of sacrifice) flourish May the performer of ya-jN~a (one with spirit of sacrifice) flourish The divine grace be upon us. The divine grace be upon mankind May plants flourish (grow up wards)
Auspiciousness be to the two footed (animals) Auspiciousness be to the four footed (animals)
(May) three fold peace (prevail)
sa-rvam shrI kRe-SHNA-rpa-Na-ma-stu
Purusha suktam - Simple English Meaning (word by word)
By Sri Kotikanyadanam Sreekrishna Tatachar in
srivaishnavam.com
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