First was Om, the primordial sound. From cosmic waters arose Hiranyagarbha, the golden egg containing all potential. Brahman manifested as Trimurti to begin the cycle of creation.

From Vishnu's navel grew a lotus bearing Brahma, who created the universe through divine thought. The cosmic ocean gave birth to celestial beings, including devas and asuras.

Time began its cycles of yugas - ages of dharma and decay. The universe expands and contracts through endless cycles of creation and dissolution.

Each soul (atman) journeys through multiple births seeking liberation (moksha). Divine manifestations guide this eternal journey back to ultimate reality.