Thy (God Vishnu’s) presence behind Nature cannot be seen but
can be inferred. It is Thou as Time, imperceptible but irresistibly fast in
movement that drives, with terrific speed, all manifested beings along their
course like a terrific wind blowing away the massed clouds, and ultimately
brings them to their destruction by the interaction of elements.
All the creatures of the world, steeped in lust and greed,
and engrossed in thoughts on the ways and means of securing their worldly ambitions,
are quickly consumed by Thee, the un-winking and watchful spirit of Time, as a
hungry serpent might swallow a rat that it comes upon.
The whole world is gripped with the fear of death; but to us
who know Thee, Thou are a haven free of fear.
Of all the blessings a man can receive, the highest is what
is got by spiritual enlightenment. With spiritual enlightenment as the boat,
man crosses the limitless ocean of samsara.
Rudra Gita
Rudra Gita