# The science of the universe *The Vedic scriptures present a comprehensive cosmology describing innumerable universes emanating from the Supreme Lord. Each universe is like a mustard seed in comparison to the unlimited spiritual sky, yet each contains complete planetary systems governed by demigods under the Lord's supervision. The material creation exists within one-fourth of God's total energy, while the eternal spiritual world comprises the remaining three-fourths. Understanding Vedic cosmology helps one appreciate the inconceivable nature of the Supreme Lord.* ## Innumerable Universes Emanate from the Lord ![[cc/adi/5/72]] ![[cc/madhya/21/84]] ## The Lord Creates, Maintains, and Destroys the Universes ![[sb/1/3/1]] ![[sb/1/1/1]] ## The Universe Is the Lord's Energy ![[sb/1/5/20]] ![[bg/10/20]] ## Three Vishnu Expansions Control the Universe ![[cc/adi/5/95]] ![[sb/2/6/32]] ## The Universe Is Temporary but Not False ![[sb/1/1/17]] ![[sb/4/1/56]] ## The Material Universe Reflects the Spiritual World ![[sb/4/3/11]] ![[sb/3/15/26]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/universe|Universe]] — Vedic cosmology - [[index/entries/creation-the|Creation]] — The material manifestation - [[index/entries/planets|Planets]] — Planetary systems