Cause, the primary cause invariably antecedent to a result, the unmanifested potential cause that in due course, takes shape as the visible effect, the material cause of the universe. Karana is cosmic energy in potential form.
Lila Play, sport, the cosmos looked upon as the divine play. Lila does not represent the Absolute truth of the Brahman. It is only the partial truth, which is not different from untruth. For example, ice may be described by some as water and as vapour by others. Both statements are only partially true.