Shloka 17
Mahālakṣmī’s Forms, Brahmā’s Fourfold Origin, Vāyu’s Names and Soteriology, and Bhāratī’s Manifestations
अनिरुद्धात्तु शान्तायां महत्तत्त्वतनुस्त्वभूत् / तदा महान्विरिञ्चेति संज्ञामाप खगेश्वर
aniruddhāttu śāntāyāṃ mahattattvatanustvabhūt / tadā mahānviriñceti saṃjñāmāpa khageśvara
Wahai Penguasa Burung, dari Aniruddha dalam keadaan hening (purba) muncullah wujud yang tersusun dari Mahat-tattva; saat itu ia dikenal sebagai ‘Viriñci’ (Brahmā).
Lord Vishnu
Concept: Mahat-tattva (cosmic intelligence) arises from Aniruddha in the quiescent primordial condition; this great principle is identified with Viriñci in the creative sequence.
Vedantic Theme: Tattva-udbhava (emanation of principles) under Īśvara; integration of Sāṃkhya categories into a Viṣṇu-centered ontology.
Application: Use the teaching as a meditation map: trace mind/intellect back to Mahat and further to the divine source; cultivate witness-consciousness and reduce identification with fluctuating mental states.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.16.16; Garuda Purana 3.16.18; Garuda Purana 3.16.19; Garuda Purana 3.16.20
FAQs
This verse identifies Mahat-tattva as the first great cosmic principle emerging from Aniruddha, marking the start of manifested creation and the rise of cosmic intelligence.
It presents a sequence where Aniruddha gives rise to the Mahat principle in a quiescent state, and that ‘Great’ principle is designated as Viriñci—an epithet for Brahmā as the creative function.
It encourages seeing the mind/intellect (mahat) as a derived, ordered principle—supporting disciplined living, clarity, and humility by recognizing a higher source behind cognition and creation.