Shiva Puranam English [exclusive] -

Their argument grew fierce, and a cosmic war seemed imminent. Just as they raised their divine weapons, a terrible and magnificent sight appeared before them. From the heart of the cosmic void, an infinite erupted — a column of blazing, effulgent light that had no beginning and no end. It stretched beyond the highest heavens and plunged deeper than the lowest hells.

Long ago, a great conflict arose between Brahma , the Creator, and Vishnu , the Preserver. Both claimed to be the supreme lord of the universe. shiva puranam english

Desperate and dishonest, Brahma said, “Then you will be my witness. Tell Vishnu that I reached the top.” The flower agreed, flattered by Brahma’s status. Their argument grew fierce, and a cosmic war seemed imminent

A divine voice (the Akashavani ) boomed: “Whoever finds the end of this pillar of light shall be supreme.” It stretched beyond the highest heavens and plunged

Brahma returned to Vishnu and declared, “I have seen the top! I am the Supreme!” At that moment, the Pillar of Fire split open, and emerged — radiant, three-eyed, serene, and terrible at once. He held a trident and a drum, his body smeared with ash, his matted locks flowing like the Ganges.

“I am the source of all creation,” said Brahma. “No, I am the one who sustains all worlds,” replied Vishnu.

Brahma asked the flower, “Where did you come from?” The flower replied, “I was once a garland on the head of the Supreme. I have been falling for ages from a height far above you.”