Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvitiya Skandha, Shloka 5
Brahmā’s Tapasya, the Vision of Vaikuṇṭha, and the Lord’s Seed Instructions
Catuḥ-śloki
स आदिदेवो जगतां परो गुरु: स्वधिष्ण्यमास्थाय सिसृक्षयैक्षत । तां नाध्यगच्छद् दृशमत्र सम्मतां प्रपञ्चनिर्माणविधिर्यया भवेत् ॥ ५ ॥
sa ādi-devo jagatāṁ paro guruḥ svadhiṣṇyam āsthāya sisṛkṣayaikṣata tāṁ nādhyagacchad dṛśam atra sammatāṁ prapañca-nirmāṇa-vidhir yayā bhavet
梵天作为宇宙中最初的灵性导师、至上的师尊，安住于自己的莲座上，怀着创造之意而观照。然而他既无法追溯莲座的源头，也不明白建构宇宙应循的正确方向与方法。
This verse is the prelude for explaining the transcendental nature of the form and the abode of the Lord. In the beginning of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam it has already been said that the Supreme Absolute Truth exists in His own abode without any touch of the deluding energy. Therefore the kingdom of God is not a myth but factually a different and transcendental sphere of planets known as the Vaikuṇṭhas. This will also be explained in this chapter.
FAQs
It says Brahmā, though the first created being and teacher of the worlds, initially could not find the proper vision or method to create the manifested universe.
Because the true, authorized method of cosmic creation is not merely intellectual—it must be received through divine guidance; Brahmā first searches but does not yet attain that sanctioned understanding.
Even the most capable person needs right guidance and higher clarity; sincere effort should be paired with humility, prayer, and learning from authentic sources to act correctly.