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Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.117

Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.117

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v2.c76.117

Mārkaṇḍeya replied—Prakṛti and Vikṛti come into existence through the variation in the form of the Supreme Soul. That form of Him which is scarcely to be perceived is called Prakṛti. The whole universe should be known as the Vikṛti (i. e. modification) of Him, when endowed with form. Worship and meditation of the Supreme Being are possible (only when He is) endowed with form ...... The best position of the (Supreme) Soul (however) is to be imagined without form. For seeing the worlds (He) possesses eyes closed in meditation......”.