Brahmā’s Day, the Four Pralayas, and the Supreme Shelter Beyond Cause–Effect
न हि सत्यस्य नानात्वमविद्वान् यदि मन्यते । नानात्वं छिद्रयोर्यद्वज्ज्योतिषोर्वातयोरिव ॥ ३० ॥
na hi satyasya nānātvam avidvān yadi manyate nānātvaṁ chidrayor yadvaj jyotiṣor vātayor iva
在至高的绝对真理中并无物质性的二元对立。无知者所见的差别,犹如空罐中的虚空与罐外虚空之别,犹如水中日影与天上太阳之别,又犹如此身之气息与彼身之气息之别。
This verse states that the Absolute Truth is not truly multiple; perceived diversity arises from ignorance, like one space seeming divided by openings or one air seeming many.
In the context of pralaya and ultimate reality, Śukadeva clarifies that beyond cosmic changes and appearances, the Real is one—helping Parīkṣit fix his mind on the eternal Truth.
Train yourself to see beyond superficial divisions—ego, labels, and conflict—and remember the underlying unity of the self and the Supreme, which supports steadiness, compassion, and spiritual focus.