Video - The Cosmic Creation: Epic Tales and Divine Knowledge

The passage begins with Sauti, son of Lomaharshana, approaching the sages at Naimisha forest. After greeting them and being invited to speak, Sauti recounts his travels and the sacred stories he heard, including those from the Mahabharata narrated by Vaisampayana. The sages express their desire to hear the Puranas and specifically the Mahabharata, praising its virtues. Sauti then begins to narrate the cosmic creation from the Mahabharata, describing the emergence of Brahma from the primal egg and the subsequent creation of various beings and worlds. He details the lineage of Devas and the creation of the universe, emphasizing the cyclical nature of creation and dissolution. He acknowledges Vyasa as the composer of the Mahabharata, describing its vast knowledge and popularity among scholars. Vyasa, guided by Brahma, composed the epic to impart divine knowledge and teach morality.