ātmā vā idam eka evāgra āsīt | nānyat kiñcana miṣat | sa īkṣata lokān nu sṛjā iti ||
"In the beginning, the Self alone existed. Nothing else was there. He thought: "Let me create the worlds.""
What This Means:
Before creation, only pure Consciousness (Atman) existed — nothing else. This Self, through mere intention, decided to create the universe. Creation begins with thought, with will.
Going Deeper:
The word "Atman" here refers to the cosmic Self, Brahman. The creation is not mechanical but intentional (īkṣata — "He saw/thought"). This establishes that consciousness, not matter, is primary. The universe arises from awareness, not the other way around.
How To Apply This:
Your intentions shape your reality. Just as the cosmic Self created through intention, your thoughts and will create your experience. What are you intending to create today?
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