Vedic Cosmology: Universe, Creation and Cosmic Order
Vedic Cosmology and the Concept of Creation: Universe, Nature and Cosmic Order Explore ancient Vedic ideas about the origin of the universe through the Nasadiya Sukta, Purusha Sukta, Hiranyagarbha and Rta. Bharatiya Gyan Vigyan Gurukul Department: Vedic Studies Level: Beginner Lesson: 6 1. Introduction Human beings have always wondered about the universe. Questions such as these have been asked across civilizations: How did the universe begin? What existed before creation? Is there an order governing nature? What is the relationship between humans and the cosmos? Can human beings understand the ultimate origin of existence? Ancient Vedic literature also explores these questions. Several Vedic hymns discuss creation, cosmic order, natural forces and the relationship between existence and the universe. The study of these ideas is often called Vedic Cosmology . It is important to remember that Vedic cosmological ideas belong to an ancient religious and phil...