Sound is first created, then comes the manifestation of ether. Sound represents the subtle form of ether from which it is distinguished, just as the observer of a given object is distinguished from the object itself. Indeed, sound is the representation of the real object, and by describing that same object, it produces a definite idea. Thus, sound characterizes an object in a subtle way.

Similarly, the Lord's sound manifestation, like that which describes His characteristic features, is equivalent to Krishna's own form. Nothing separates God from His sound manifestation, for both are absolute.

In the sound representation of Lord Krishna and His Holy Name, all His powers are invested. One can thus directly appreciate the presence of the Lord through the pure vibration of the sound manifestation of His Holy Name.

Lord Krishna thus manifests Himself without delay to His pure devotee, who will never be separated from Him, even for a moment. One who aspires to remain constantly in contact with Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, must therefore constantly chant the hymn of His Holy Names, as recommended in the holy scriptures.

Hare Krishna, hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, hare hare

Hare Rama, hare Rama, Rama Rama, hare hare

This chant in Sanskrit means: O Lord, O energy of the Lord, O Source of all happiness, please make me your beloved servant, allow me to serve you. Krishna and Rama are the names of God, and Hare is none other than His inner energy, His energy of bliss.

One who can thus enjoy the company of the Lord will be liberated beyond doubt from the darkness of the created world, which is born of the false ego.

The transformation of ether gives rise to air, accompanied by the sense of touch and the attributes specific to its original elements: sound and the fundamental conditions of life: sensory perception, psychic faculties, and physical strength.

When air is transformed in turn by the effects of time and nature, it gives rise to fire, endowed with form, accompanied by the sense of touch and sound.

Then fire transforms and manifests liquid water, endowed with taste. Like the elements that preceded it, it is endowed with form, touch, and abounds in sound. Water gives rise to all the variety on earth with its odors, and of course, taste, touch, sound, and form.

The entire process of creation gradually evolves, developing from one element to another until it produces the variety on earth, with its trees, flora, mountains, rivers, reptiles, birds, land and aquatic animals, and human beings. Evolution also applies to sensory perception.