Creation of the Universe in the Mahābhārata
Creation of the Universe in the Mahābhārata Primary Source Location Parva : Ādi Parva Upa‑parva : Anukramaṇikā Parva Adhyāya (Chapter) : Adhyāya Description of Creation (Cosmology) According to the Mahābhārata , at the end of a Yuga , when only darkness existed , the universe originated from a cosmic egg , which served as the seed of all living and non‑living entities . This primordial egg is described as: Uniform and incomprehensible The source of both creation and dissolution Known by the names Mahādivya and eternal Parabrahma‑vastu Emergence of Brahmā From this cosmic egg emerged Pitāmaha Brahmā , who is described with the following epithets: Prajā‑pālaka (Protector of beings) Prabhu (Lord) Devaguru (Teacher of the gods) This marks the first act of manifestation in the cycle of creation. Cyclical Nature of Creation and Dissolution At the end of the Yuga , all living and non‑living entit...