Desire is known as iccha in Hinduism and is one of the basic qualities of the human mind. As per Hindu philosophy, desire is said to be the root cause of all activities. In early Vedic literature, we do not find the word iccha; instead the word kama is used to convey the same meaning. Kama or iccha is the first reason behind the first creation. Definitely, this was the kama or iccha of the Almighty, the divine. The almighty thinks, “I am lone, how will I become many?” Hence the entire universe was created according to His will. This will is said to be the reason for creation. This point was later traced to the Upanishads. The 17th shloka of Isavasya Upanishad ends with the mantra 'om kratoh smara krtam samara." Here krtu is supposed to be the will. Even Agni is a symbol of the divine will, as we find Agnisuktas. The consciousness and energy, knowledge and force, are one with the divine will. It is Jatavedas. It is this divine will that conducts the universe, becau