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The Third Purusha is BrahmA in Creation, Vishnu in Preserva-
tion and Siva in dissolution. Vishnu as the Atm in each being
manifests Himself in action consciousness and will. Brahm is the
propelling power in the Involution of beings, which gives them their
physical body. Vishnu is the propelling force in the evolution of
beings through physiological action (Prana), sensation, intellect, and
lastly the development of the spiritual faculties.
THE BH AGAVATA PURANA AND ITS PARTS.
SKANDHA II., CHAP. 10.
The next question of RajS. Parikshit was most comprehen-
sive. It related to all knowledge of the Universe in all details.
In answering the question, Suka related the whole of the Purina,
from beginning to end. In doing so, the Muni gave a short intro-
duction as to the history of the Purana. When Brahm ?? re-
gained his drowsy consciousness at the dawn of the present Kalpa,
he knew not how to bring back the former state of things. He
practised Tapas. Then Bhagavan appeared and related to him
the Bhagavata Purana. Brahma taught the Put ana to his son
Narada. Narada gave it to Vyasa, and Vyasa to his son Suka.
The Purana has ten parts:
1. Sarga the creation of the Bhutas, Tanmatras, Indriyas,
Ahankara and Mahat, or of the materials that form
individuals, and the appearance of Virat Purusha.
2. Visarga the Individual creation by Brahma or the
creation of the individual life forms.
3. Sthdna the preservation of the created beings in their
own states by Bhagavan.
4. Poshana the divine favor to those that properly remain
in their own states.
5. Manvantara the duties of the Rulers of Manvantaras.
6. Uti desires that bind one to Triloki.
7. IsAnukatkA stories of the Avataras and of the followers
of Hari.
8. Nirodha the sleep of Hari and of all individual souls a
Pralaya.
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