THE present work embarks on a journey into trying to solve the Cosmic Riddle by exploring one of the most profound and enigmatic hymns of the Vedic Corpus: the Nasadiya Sukta from the Rg Veda, often called the Hymn of Creation. This revered text, the 129th hymn of the 10th Mandala (RV 10.129), was envisioned by the seer Paramesthi Prajapati.
In this commentary-style work, each sloka is given in its Sanskrit Devanagari form as well as the English transliterated form. The word-for-word meanings of each sloka and their imports in simple language have also been given. The subsequent unfolding of meaning and the deeper explication of the hymn's verses are born from a process of inner contemplation and a humble submission to the guiding light of the MASTERS.
Beyond this core shloka-by-shloka exposition, several aids have been incorporated to enrich the reader's experience and under-standing:
A thorough glossary, containing many embedded insights, is provided at the end; dedicated reading of the glossary is highly recommended.
To visually simplify the intricate conceptual sequences within the Sukta, flowcharts and abstract images are included where appropriate.
Recognizing the need for broader context, supplementary appendices on the Seven Planes, the Seven Chakras and the cosmic triple principles; have been added to clarify points relevant to the commentary.
The reader is invited to approach the commentary with an open mind, to invest time in understanding the perspectives offered herein, to compare them with established knowledge and their own insights, and ultimately, to embrace what resonates most deeply with their own consciousness.
Foundational Keys to Understanding a Vedic Hymn (Sukta)
To truly unlock the wisdom encapsulated within a Vedic Hymn (Sukta), particularly one as profound as the Nasadiya Sukta, certain foundational elements must first be apprehended. These elements serve as guiding lamps, illuminating our path and preventing misinterpretations that can arise from a purely superficial or decontextualized reading. Without these four keys, our interpretive compass may falter.
1. The Vedic Context: The Luminous Ray of Rg Veda
The Nasadiya Sukta is an integral jewel of the Rg Veda, the most ancient of the sacred Vedic texts. The very name "Rk" signifies a ray of light, as well as the sacred utterance (trill of vocals). Basically it is a luminous vibration. Therefore, any hymn found within the Rg Veda, including the Nasadīya Sukta, inherently par-takes of this nature: it is an expression, an emanation, a radiant beam from the Omniscient, the ultimate source of all knowledge and light. Understanding this helps us approach the Sukta not merely as ancient poetry, but as a transmission of profound, illuminative wisdom.
2. The Seer (Rsi): Channel of Cosmic Intelligence
A common misunderstanding must be addressed at the outset: the seer, or Rsi (ऋषि), of a Vedic Hymn (Sukta) is not its "author" or "inventor" in the modern sense. This notion is a profound misapprehension of the Vedic tradition. A Rsi is, more accurately, a conduit for Cosmic Intelligence, a highly evolved consciousness capable of perceiving and bringing down a "RIK" - a Ray of Di-vine Light or Truth into the realm of human comprehension and language. When an individual, through profound meditation and spiritual discipline, attains a state of heightened resonance with these cosmic truths, they may "utter" or bring forth a hymn. In doing so, they give due credit to the specific Rsi or guiding Cosmic Intelligence that illuminated their inner vision. Just as the universal principle of hunger (Vaisvanara Agni) acts through all beings, so too do these cosmic Rsis act through receptive and purified human personalities who dedicate themselves to transmitting wisdom from the subtle, invisible planes to the manifest, visible world.
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