The Geography of the Puranas c13.s2.7
The Geography of the Purāṇas c13.s2.7
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c13.s2.7
Desire was the next element which grew within the Unit. This caused the growth of further elements of the Universe and led to its gradual perfection. The Upaniṣads further elaborate this and they hold that Death concealed everything in the beginning. Death being the first existent desired to have a body and as a result of worshipping,⁴ water was produced. The froth of water hardened and formed the crust of the Earth on which Death toiled and produced fire and light. Afterwards Āditya (Sun) and Vāyu (Air) were produced from the same body (Death). Thus: