The lotus from Vishnu's navel

Vishnu enters the cosmic egg on the causal ocean and a lotus grows from his navel bearing Brahma, who will create the worlds.

The story, beat by beat

1. The egg of the universe floats on the causal waters for more than a thousand years.
2. Vishnu enters it and lies within as Garbhodakashayi, the one who rests on the inner ocean.
3. A lotus of dazzling brightness rises from his navel and lights the waters.
4. Brahma appears seated on the flower and, not knowing where he came from, begins the work of creation.

cosmogony lotus emanation