How Did the Universe Begin? Myths, Theories & Insights for UPSC Aspirants
How Did the Universe Begin? | A Curious Walk Through Time, Myths & Modern Science Have you ever looked up at the night sky, taken in the stars, and wondered— where did all this come from ? How did the Moon, the Sun, the planets, and the endless galaxies get here? What was there before everything? If you're a UPSC aspirant, you already know that curiosity is the seed of knowledge. So today, let’s walk through the fascinating story of the origin of the universe —from ancient myths to modern science. 🧙♂️ Ancient Stories: How Our Ancestors Explained the Universe Before telescopes and satellites, our ancestors looked to the heavens and spun stories to make sense of the cosmos. Across cultures and civilizations, the beginning of the universe was imagined in wonderfully symbolic ways. Let’s look at a few: Babylonian Mythology : The universe began when the god Marduk slew the primordial sea monster Tiamat and used her body to form the sky and the Earth. Greek Philosop...