“I am the source of all creation,” said Brahma. “No, I am the one who sustains all worlds,” replied Vishnu.
Desperate and dishonest, Brahma said, “Then you will be my witness. Tell Vishnu that I reached the top.” The flower agreed, flattered by Brahma’s status. shiva puranam english
Long ago, a great conflict arose between Brahma , the Creator, and Vishnu , the Preserver. Both claimed to be the supreme lord of the universe. “I am the source of all creation,” said Brahma
Brahma, riding his swan, shot upward to find the top. Vishnu, in his boar form (Varaha), dived deep into the netherworlds to find the bottom. Vishnu dug through the cosmic mud, crossed the seven underworlds, but the pillar only grew more brilliant and endless. Finally, humbled and tired, he returned and admitted, “I cannot find the end. This is no ordinary fire. I bow to its source.” The Deception of Brahma Brahma, meanwhile, flew upwards for thousands of divine years. He passed the realms of the sun, moon, and stars. Still, the pillar’s top was nowhere in sight. As exhaustion and pride took hold, he saw a Kethaki flower (pandanus) slowly floating down from above. Tell Vishnu that I reached the top