Philosophy

Cosmology

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The cosmology of Ananda Marga philosophy centers around the Cosmic Cycle – the Cycle of Creation, or Brahmacakra . It is a cycle because the finishing point is the same as the starting point, as will become apparent. Note that the cycle is a continual and concurrent process of transformation, with different parts of it at different stages at any one time. The Cosmic Entity is Brahma . It is everything. Everything exists within It, and nothing exists outside It. It is the one infinite, eternal and intransmutable bliss. Brahma is composed of two parts: the Cognitive Principle (Consciousness), and the Operative Principle (Force). They are inseparable, just as fire cannot be separated from its burning characteristic. For philosophical purposes, Consciousness is arbitrarily assigned the male gender, and is known as Purusa , or Shiva. He is the nucleus and witnessing entity of the universe. His Force is assigned the female gender, and is known as Prakrti , or Shakti. She is the force which – under Purusa's direction – transforms a part of Him into the universe. She is a blind force and is always under His control. He does not act but allows Her to act. He is the witness and the witnessed

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