The Hindu Temple v1.c6.s5.31

v1.c6.s5.31

the Supreme Brahman, the centre of the Vāstupuruṣa, is assigned to Brahmā who is the effected (kārya) Brahman; this is the subtle state of manifestation which in ontological hierarchy is prior to manifestation. The place of Brahman (Brahmasthāna) corresponding to Brahmapura in the universe is the Hiranyagarbha, the Embryo of Splendour, the primordial germ of cosmic light⁸². Similarly, from the Brahmasthāna proceeds the light of all times and in every direction; this makes the first belt, the inner border of 12 entities. In the outer rim of 32 entities it is marked at each place at its definite time and encompasses the extent of corporeal manifestation.