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Drumila, the Son of Jayanti Describes the Lord’s Avataras
King Nimi said: “O sage! Please describe to me the various past, present and future incarnations(Avataras) of Lord Hari. Please tell me also of those various deeds which in Hisseveral Avataras at His own will, Hari did, is doing and will do.”
Drumila said: “Whoever wishes to count, the endless qualities of the Lord is not prudent. He is a man of childish understanding. Rather it is possible to count in a very long time the particles of dust of the earth, but it is impossible to reckon the excellent attributes of the Omnipotent Lord, the source of endless energies and His deeds.
“The foremost God, Narayana created the egg of the universe called Virat with the five elements created by Himself, and entered it by an Amsa or portion. Then He was called Purusha.
“The three worlds constitute His body. The organs of action and knowledge originate from His organs. He is the sustaining force that enables the Jnana and Karma Indriyas of all the Jivas to function. He is consciousness by Himself. He is the source of all energy and force. His breath or Prana is the source of the strength and activity of the world. He is the first author of creation, sustenance and destruction of the universe through Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
“In the beginning that first and perfect Purusha became Brahman in association with Rajas for the creation of this universe. He became Vishnu in association with Sattva for its maintenance. Vishnu is the Lord of sacrifice. He is the mainstay of the twice-born and virtue. He became Rudra in association with Tamas for the dissolution of the universe. This is the eternal course of origin, subsistence, and destruction of creatures.
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