Vishnu Puran

Shri Vishnu Puran

Shri Vishnu Puran conveys the teachings of Shri Parasar Rishi Ji to Shri Maitrey Rishi Ji.

Tale of Parasar Rishi

Shortly after his marriage, Shri Parasar Rishi decided to renounce his home for spiritual practice in the forest. His wife urged him to wait until they had children. Parasar responded that if he practiced sadhna first, he could ensure that their offspring would possess noble qualities. He promised to send his seed to her through a bird. After a year of sadhna, he stored his seed in a leaf and instructed a crow to deliver it to his wife. However, the crow accidentally dropped the leaf into a river, where it was consumed by a fish. Later, a boatman caught the fish and, upon cutting it open, discovered a girl inside, whom he named Satyavati, also known as Machhodri due to her unique origin. He raised her as his daughter.

The crow returned to report to Shri Parasar Ji that another crow had attempted to snatch the leaf containing his seed, causing it to fall into the river, where a fish consumed it. After completing sixteen years of sadhna, Shri Parasar Ji headed home. He called the boatman to cross the river, saying, "Quickly take me across; my wife is waiting for me." At that moment, the boatman was eating, and his fourteen-year-old daughter, born from the fish that had eaten the seed, was present, holding food for him. The boatman understood that a Rishi, upon completing his meditation, possessed supernatural powers and could curse if disobeyed. He explained, "Rishivar, I am eating; to leave my food unfinished would disrespect the Food God, and I would incur sin." However, Shri Parasar Ji ignored his concerns. Sensing the Rishi's urgency, the boatman instructed his daughter to assist him. Following her father's order, she took Rishi Parasar Ji across the river.

As they reached the middle of the river, Rishi Parasar Ji expressed his desire to commit an immoral act with the girl, who was born from his own seed, making her his daughter. The girl, aware of the stories about curses from angry Rishis told by her foster father, trembled in fear and said, "Rishi Ji, you are a Brahmin, and I am the daughter of a Shudra." Rishi Parasar Ji dismissed her concern, replying, "No problem." To protect her honor, she added, "Oh Rishivar, my body smells of fish." Using his supernatural powers, he dispelled the odor. Then she said, "People are watching from both banks." In response, Rishi Parasar Ji took water from the Ganges and threw it into the air, creating a fog with his powers. He fulfilled his desire, and afterward, the girl informed her foster father of the incident through her foster mother, mentioning that the Rishi identified himself as Parasar and claimed to be the grandson of Rishi Vashishth Ji. Eventually, Shri Vyas Rishi Ji was born from the womb of the unmarried girl.

Origins and Manifestations of the Universe in Vishnu Puran

Shri Vishnu Puran was composed by Shri Parasar Ji, who stated that the knowledge he would impart was originally narrated to King Purukuts by the seers Daksh and others on the banks of the Narmada River. Parasar Ji mentions in Shri Vishnu Puran, First Chapter, Verse 31, that the universe originates from Vishnu and exists within him; he is the composer of its state and rhythm. In Chapter 2, Verse 15 and 16, Parasar Ji elaborates that the first form of ParBrahm appears as Purush (God), with 'manifested' (in MahaVishnu form) and 'unmanifested' (residing invisibly in Kaal-form in the twenty-first Brahmand) being his other forms, while 'Kaal' is considered his primary form. The various manifestations of God Vishnu reflect his childlike exploits.

In Vishnu Puran Chapter 2, Verse 27 (page 5), it is stated: "Oh Maitrey! At the time of destruction, when Prakriti (Pradhaan) is in a state of equilibrium and Purush is separate from Prakriti, God Vishnu's Kaal form manifests."

In Verses 28 to 30 (page 5), it continues: "Immediately thereafter, during creation, ParBrahm Parmatma—the Universal form, Omnipresent, Lord of all living beings, and the universal soul—by His own desire, enters into the vikaari (mutable) Pradhaan and avikaari (immutable) Purush, agitating them. Just as smell can influence the mind without active engagement, so does Parmeshwar affect Pradhaan and Purush by His proximity."

In Chapter 2, Verse 66 (page 8), it is stated that God Vishnu, as Srishta (the creator), performs his own creation. Verse 70 further clarifies that God Vishnu is the one who creates through Brahma and other forms; he is both created and dies himself.

In Chapter 4, Verse 4 (page 11), it mentions another Parmeshwar (Supreme God) who is also the Ishwar (God) of Brahma, Shiv, and other deities.

Verses 14-15, 17, and 22 (pages 11-12) reveal that the Earth addresses the Kaal-form God, saying, "Salutations! For the creation of the universe, you adopt the forms of Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra. The gods worship whichever form you incarnate as; you are indeed Omkaar."

Finally, Chapter 4, Verse 50 (page 14) notes that God Hari, equipped with Rajogun, assumed the four-faced form of Brahma to create nature.

Fact

In Brahm lok, Kaal (Brahm) has created three realms.

In the Rajogun-dominated realm, Kaal manifests as Brahma, accompanied by his wife Durga, to produce a Rajogun-endowed son named Brahma, who is tasked with creation in one brahmand.

Similarly, in a Satgun-dominated realm, Kaal exists as Vishnu, with Durga (Prakriti) as his wife, producing a son endowed with Satgun named Vishnu, who maintains the state across the three loks (Earth, Nether World, Heaven) in one brahmand. This is supported by evidence from the Shiv Puran, published by Gita Press Gorakhpur, particularly in Rudra Sanhita, Chapters 6 and 7 (pages 102-103).

In Brahmlok, Kaal, by manifesting as Shiv, resides in a third Tamogun-dominated realm with his wife, Durga (Prakriti). Together, they produce a son endowed with Tamogun named Shankar (Shiv), who is tasked with destroying the living beings of the three loks.

The knowledge in Vishnu Puran up to Chapter 4 pertains to Kaal-form Brahm (Jyoti Niranjan), while the chapters from 5 onward describe the divine acts (leelas) of Kaal's son, Satgun Vishnu, including incarnations like Shri Ram and Shri Krishna.

Conclusion

It’s important to note that the Vishnu Puran was narrated by Shri Parasar Rishi, who passed down knowledge received from Sarasvat, Purukuts, and Daksh-etc Rishis. This Puran only contains incomplete knowledge about one brahmand.

To fully understand Vishnu Puran, one must refer to Shri Devi Puran and Shri Shiv Puran, both originating from Brahma Ji.

To comprehend these texts, we must also consult the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and the four Vedas, as they were imparted by Kaal-form Brahm himself.

To further grasp the teachings of the Vedas and Gita, assistance from Sukshm Ved (given by Param Akshar Brahm, also known as KavirDev) is necessary, which was revealed through Kabir Speech (Rigved Mandal 9, Sukt 96, Mantras 16-20).