Shri Shiv Puran - Brahma Vishnu Conflict

Conflict Between Shri Brahma Ji and Shri Vishnu Ji

(Vidhyeshwar Sanhita Adhyay 6, Translator: Deen Dayal Sharma, Publisher: Ramayan Press Mumbai, Page 67 and Editor: Pandit Ramlagn Pandey; "Vishaarad" Publisher: Savitri Thakur, Publication: Rathyatra Varanasi, Branch - Naati Imli Varanasi Vidhyeshwar Sanhita, Adhyay 6, page 54 and Translator: Dr. Brahmanand Tripathi, Sahitya Ayurved Jyotish Aacharya, M.A., PhD, D.Sc.A. Publisher: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, 38 U.A. Jawahar Nagar, Bungalow Road, Delhi, Sanskrit Sahit Shiv Puran Vidhyeshwar Sanhita, Adhyay 6, Page no 45.)

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Shri Brahma Ji approached Shri Vishnu Ji, who was resting on a snake bed with Lakshmi and attended by servants. Brahma Ji said, "Son, wake up. Your father is here; I am your Lord." In response, Vishnu Ji replied, "Please, sit. I am your father. Why does your face look twisted?" Brahma Ji retorted, "You have grown arrogant; I am not just your guardian but the father of the entire universe." Vishnu Ji shot back, "Oh thief! What superiority do you claim? The entire universe resides within me, and you, born from the lotus on my navel, dare to speak to me like this!" Their argument escalated into a fierce battle, with both deities clashing with weapons. Witnessing this, SadaShiv (Kaal-form Brahm) intervened by placing a bright ling (phallus) between them, bringing their conflict to a halt.

The above account is taken from the Shiv Puran published by Gita Press Gorakhpur and aligns with the original Sanskrit as well as other editions by different editors. It's important to consider that the Shiv Puran, Vishnu Puran, Brahm Puran, and Devi MahaPuran contain accounts of the divine acts (leelas) of the three gods, SadaShiv (Kaal-form Brahm), and Devi (Shiva/Prakriti). These texts form the basis for the teachings of many sages and gurus, making any knowledge that contradicts them ineffective.

The described conflict between the gods resembles childish bickering, with each claiming superiority and engaging in a physical struggle. This behavior reflects the character of the lords of the three loks.

The three Purans—Brahma Puran, Vishnu Puran, and Shiv Puran—begin with Kaal-form Brahm (Jyoti Niranjan), who resides in Brahmlok and manifests as MahaBrahma, MahaVishnu, and MahaShiv. His true Kaal form remains concealed, while the leelas of Rajgun Brahma Ji, Satgun Vishnu Ji, and Tamgun Shiv Ji are elaborated upon. Understanding this framework will facilitate a clearer interpretation of the Holy Purans.

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