Pralaya
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Pralaya is a concept in Hindu eschatology. Generally referring to four different phenomena, it is most commonly used to indicate the event of the dissolution of the entire universe that follows a kalp
The Matsya (fish) avatar of Vishnu saves the first Manu during a Prakritapralaya.
Hiranyagarbha
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Hiranyagarbha is the source of the creation of the universe or the manifested cosmos in Vedic philosophy. It finds mention in one hymn of the Rigveda, known as the Hiraṇyagarbha Sūkta, suggesting a si
Pralaya
…of Prakriti recombine. At that point Urvashi is impregnated by the pious seeds of those who dwell in Swarg lok and engage in passionate coitus. The Hiranyagarbha of Brahma dissolves in the waters that surround Prakriti. Prakriti fuses with Purusha, assimilating Buddhi, becoming Brahman. This form of pralaya is…
Pahari painting of golden cosmic egg Hiranyagarbha by Manaku, c. 1740