Returning to Goloka

To answer this, we have to first consider the devas. Devas are sparks of
creative intelligence that are created by mantra and programmed by intention
to perform a specific function. The term “mantra” is derived from Sanskrit
man, “mind,” and tra, “to deliver.” Mantra is a manifestation of shabda, or
sacred sound that can be controlled by intention to create, maintain or
destroy. Loud vibration of mantra is most powerful for acting upon physical
matter and silent or mental vibration of mantra is most powerful for acting
upon subtle levels that are beyond the physical.
Any syllable can be a mantra, but the pure syllables of Sanskrit are the
most profound. The entire universe is created by mantras vibrated in the
consciousness of Lord Brahma. Narayana is the supreme divine being of a
universe, and Brahma is the foremost Jiva. Narayana tells Brahma, to create the
universe by tapas. Tapas means “turning up the heat or creating fire or agni.”
Agni is the first deva so we conclude that tapas means creating devas and that is
accomplished by vibrating mantras.
Lord Brahma is the originator of the 4 Vedas, Rig, Sama, Yajur and
Atharva. The Rig Veda contains the most primordial mantras that create the
fundamental devas which activate the Sri Chakra. The Sri Chakra is the
primordial structure in consciousness around which all jivas build out their
physiologies. It is the resonating antenna that connects the mind of every jiva
with the Mind of the Creator. It is the strength and purity of this Sri Chakra
connection that determines the level of consciousness exhibited by the jiva.
On the physical plane, the one in Brahman Consciousness has a perfect
connection with the Mind of Lord Brahma through the resonating antenna of
the Sri Chakra.
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