Significance of Day of Brahma
The Day of Brahma in Vaishnavism is a profound concept representing a vast time frame equivalent to one thousand yuga cycles. It signifies the active period of creation before Brahma's night and incorporates various elements of Hindu cosmology, including 14 Manvantaras, four ages (yugas), and cosmic cycles. The Day of Brahma encapsulates the entirety of creation and dissolution processes in the universe, making it a crucial component in understanding the lifespan of Brahma and the cyclical nature of existence.
Synonyms: Brahma's day, Day of creation, Kalpa, Cosmic cycle, Age of brahma
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Hindu concept of 'Day of Brahma'
The Day of Brahma in Hinduism signifies a vast cosmic period of 1000 yugas, representing creation's active phase. It encompasses 14 Manvantaras, defining transitions between creation and dissolution, marking Brahma's lifespan in Hindu cosmology.
From: The Skanda Purana
(1) A significant time measure in cosmology, representing a thousand sets of four Yugas.[1] (2) A larger time measure, where 14 Manvantaras are equivalent to Brahma's day.[2] (3) A significant time period in Hindu cosmology, marking the lifespan of Brahma and relevant to the duration of heavenly presences.[3]
From: The Vishnu Purana
(1) The completion of a thousand periods of four ages, marking a significant temporal transition.[4] (2) A significant period of time in Hindu cosmology, representing a full cycle of creation and dissolution of the universe attributed to Brahma.[5]
From: The Padma Purana
(1) A significant duration in cosmic time; a day of Brahma consists of fourteen Manus and is equal to one thousand caturyugas.[6]
From: The Shiva Purana
(1) A time unit equated to a Kalpa, marking the operational day of Brahma's existence.[7]
From: The Bhagavata Purana
(1) A significant duration of time during which creation occurs, marked by cycles of four yugas.[8]
From: The Brahmanda Purana
(1) The duration of creation and dissolution represented by a thousand sets of four Yugas.[9]
From: The Linga Purana
(1) The period of the duration of the Prakrita creation, said to be one day of Brahma, during which he effects creation.[10]
From: The Brahma Purana
(1) A significant period consisting of four hundred Kalpas, marking the creative period of Brahma.[11]
From: The Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) A significant duration of time encompassing multiple courses of the four Yugas.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A specific period that concludes with a thousand time-cycles and is known to define the transition between day and night as per Hindu cosmology.[13] (2) A unit of time defined by the duration of one thousand Time-cycles of the Gods.[14]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A vast time period lasting for one thousand yuga cycles, marking the active phase of creation before the onset of Brahma's night.[15]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) A very long period in Hindu cosmology, during which Mahaprabhu’s gift of maid-servitorship occurs only once.[16]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) A term for the period of 1000 divine yugas, indicating the time of existence for all beings.[17]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) An extraordinary division in time, which is not acknowledged by those who believe in the eternal differentiated condition of the world.[18]