From the Book - Princeton Classics edition.
I. Eternity and Time. The parade of ants
The wisdom of life ; II. The Mythology of Vishnu. Vishnu's Māyā
The waters of non-existence
Māyā in Indian art ; III. The Guardians of Life. The serpent, supporter of Vishnu and the Buddha
Divinities and their vehicles
Vishnu as conqueror of the serpent
The sacred rivers ; IV. The Cosmic Delight of Shiva. The "fundamental form" and the "playful manifestations"
The phenomenon of expanding form
The destroyer of the three towns ; V. The Goddess. The origin of the goddess
The island of jewels ; VI. Conclusion.
