How The Universe Was Created According To Hinduism? - Summary

Summary

The video explores the Hindu theories about the creation of the universe, which suggest that there are infinite universes constantly being created and destroyed in a multiverse. Lord Vishnu is personification of the multiverse and responsible for the continuation of life in all universes. Lord Brahma represents the temporary physical universe, which only lasts for 100 years, while Lord Shiva is the destroyer. The video discusses various time measurements in Hinduism, including Mahayoga, Manwanter, Kalp, and Mahakalp, which suggest that the age of the universe is around 157.49 trillion years according to ancient Hindu texts. The video highlights the unique aspect of Hinduism in dedicating its faith to the idea of the cosmos undergoing infinite deaths and rebirths, with time scales corresponding to those of modern scientific cosmology.

Facts

1. The universe has always been a mystery to mankind.
2. Hinduism has many theories about the creation of the universe.
3. The universe is not a single entity in Hinduism; there are an infinite number of universes constantly being created and destroyed.
4. Lord Vishnu is a personification of the multiverse in Hinduism.
5. Lord Vishnu was asleep in the cosmic ocean of all causes before the creation of the universe.
6. The universe was created through the actions of Lord Vishnu, who let a lotus bloom from his navel.
7. Brahma is responsible for creating all life forms and the physical world.
8. Lord Vishnu is responsible for the continuation of life in all universes.
9. The current universe represented by Brahma is temporary, with a lifespan of 100 years.
10. A mahayoga is made up of four sub-yokes that are distributed in the ratio of 4:3, 3:2, 2:1.
11. The Kali Yuga is the shortest yoga and lasts for 432,000 solar years; the Satya Yuga is the longest and lasts for 1.728 million years.
12. The lifespan of the universe is 311.04 trillion years.
13. The Hindu religion is the only one dedicated to the idea of the cosmos undergoing infinite deaths and rebirths.