Originally posted by: Joyel
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if mahadev gives the light to the universe,then what is the role of suryadev.?
Surya Dev gives light to the physical world.
What Mahadev provides is the spiritual energy. It is the light of truth, the light of sattva, the light of knowledge (vidya)
When Mahadev's spiritual energy was cut off from the world (signified by the closure of his eyes) , asuric forces (represented by Andhaka) arose.
When the light of Sattva is depleted, tamasic forces gather strength. That's why we say "Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya - Lead me from darkness to light.
Edited by varaali - 12 years ago