The Mystery of two Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

The Revelation of the Supreme Goddess: The Journey of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to Mani Dweep

After the fierce battle with Madhu and Kaitabha, when the two demons were slain by Vishnu under the grace of Goddess Durga, the three deities — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — bowed in reverence to the Supreme Mother. She, pleased with their devotion, spoke kindly to them:

“O Brahma! O Vishnu! O Rudra! The two great Daityas are destroyed. Now forsake your laziness and begin your respective duties — creation, preservation, and destruction. Build your abodes, and engage in the work of the universe with joy and purpose.”

Hearing these words, Brahma, the creator, humbly expressed their helplessness. He said, “O Mother, how shall we perform creation? There is neither earth, nor the five elements, nor any substance to build upon. Everything is but an infinite ocean. How can we begin?”

The Divine Mother smiled. Immediately, a resplendent celestial chariot appeared from the sky, shimmering with gems and pearls, emitting sweet celestial sounds. The Goddess instructed them,

“O Brahma, O Vishnu, O Rudra, board this chariot without fear. I will show you a wondrous truth today.”

✨ The Journey Through the Celestial Realms

Obeying Her command, the three entered the divine chariot. The Goddess guided it through the skies, and soon the vast waters vanished beneath them. They saw before them an earth vibrant with forests, rivers, mountains, and living beings — men, women, and animals — all harmoniously dwelling in beauty.

A divine city, radiant with palaces and sacrificial halls, appeared before them. Astonished, Brahma wondered, “Who has built this? Is this heaven itself?”

They then beheld a king departing for a hunt, with Goddess Ambika Herself riding on his chariot. Soon, their chariot ascended again and reached the celestial garden of Nandana, where divine beings — Apsaras, Gandharvas, Yaksas, and Devas — rejoiced in music and dance. They saw Indra, the King of the Gods, seated regally in his city, and from there, the chariot soared higher toward Brahmalok.

There they saw another Brahma presiding over his own creation. Bewildered, the three asked in wonder:

“Who is this Brahma? Who are we, and who is He?”

Their minds filled with doubt, for even the creators themselves could not comprehend the mystery of existence.

Next, they reached Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. To their astonishment, they beheld another Shiva, adorned with tiger skin, accompanied by Ganesha and Kartikeya, attended by hosts of celestial beings. Their confusion deepened — how could there be multiple forms of the same divinity?

The divine chariot then took them to Vaikuntha, the realm of Lord Vishnu, where yet another Vishnu, four-armed and radiant like the blue lotus, sat upon Garuda, served by Goddess Lakshmi. The Vishnu who traveled with Brahma and Shiva was filled with awe upon seeing his own eternal form.

The Arrival at Mani Dweep — The Abode Beyond All Realms

Finally, the chariot ascended beyond all known worlds and reached the ocean of nectar, Sudha Sagar. In its midst lay a magnificent island — Mani Dweep, the Island of Gems — resplendent with divine flora, jeweled trees, and melodious birds singing hymns.

At the center of this divine realm was a glorious cot — Shivakara, whose four legs symbolized Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, and Sadasiva. Upon this throne sat a Radiant Lady — Bhagavati Bhuvaneshwari — clothed in crimson garments, glowing like ten million suns, her eyes soft and compassionate, holding a noose and goad in her hands.

Surrounded by countless goddesses and divine maidens, She radiated bliss and power. Her beauty transcended all comprehension — She was the essence of all creation, preservation, and dissolution.

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva gazed upon Her in awe, unable to grasp Her true nature. As they watched, the Lady expanded into a cosmic form, with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes, encompassing all existence.

Then, Lord Vishnu, filled with divine realization, addressed Brahma and Shiva:

“This is the Supreme Goddess, the eternal Devi Bhagavati, Mahamaya, and Mahavidya. She is the root cause of all that exists — the Mool Prakriti. She is both eternal and non-eternal, form and formless, the source of creation and its dissolution. It is She who creates, sustains, and destroys all worlds. She is the Will-force of the Supreme, the Mother of all beings, the One who even brought forth the Vedas. Without Her grace, none can perceive the Truth.”

Vishnu then recalled with devotion how, in ages past, He had seen this very Goddess when He lay as an infant on the banyan leaf, floating upon the cosmic waters. She had rocked Him gently, singing lullabies of divine compassion — the eternal Mother caring for Her child, the preserver of the worlds.

The Supreme Revelation

Through this celestial journey, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva realized the profound truth — that beyond all gods, beyond all powers, there exists the One Supreme Mother, the eternal Adi Shakti. She alone is the origin, the sustainer, and the ultimate refuge of all creation.

Even the greatest deities are but instruments of Her divine will. Mani Dweep — the radiant abode beyond all worlds — is Her eternal realm, inaccessible to those bound by illusion but visible to those blessed by Her grace.

Conclusion

This sacred episode from the Devi Bhagavad Purana reveals the hierarchy of divinity and the hidden truth behind creation. Even Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — the three lords governing creation, preservation, and destruction — acknowledge their dependence on the Supreme Goddess. She is the Infinite Consciousness, the Mother of all universes, and the cause behind every cause.

It is through Her that all exist, and it is in Her that all dissolve.

The Great Revelation — Kaal’s Three Manifestations - Two Brahmas, Two Vishnus, and Two Shivas

This divine journey revealed a profound truth to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — one that shattered their long-held beliefs about their own supremacy. As Goddess Durga guided them through various realms, they witnessed in astonishment that in Brahmalok, Kailash, and Vaikuntha there already existed another Brahma, another Vishnu, and another Shiva seated in glory. But these were not separate beings; they were in fact manifestations of their father, Kaal (Brahm) — who had assumed the forms of MahaBrahma, MahaVishnu, and MahaShiva. Because these forms resembled their own, the three sons were bewildered, unable to distinguish the difference.

Through this revelation, Goddess Durga (Prakriti) unveiled the truth that their powers and positions were not absolute. Their roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer were only temporary assignments within one of countless universes governed by Kaal. By showing them their father’s three supreme forms, the Goddess dispelled their illusion of independence and reminded them that they were bound souls within Kaal’s vast realm, performing functions under his command — not the ultimate controllers of creation