In Dwapara Yuga, a lady was in despair and cried out for help: “Govinda! Pundari:ka:ksha! Rakshama:m, Sarana:gatha:m!”

In Dwapara Yuga, one lady cried for help and called out, “Govinda! Pundari:ka:ksha! Rakshama:m, Sarana:gatha:m!

Even before Lord Krishna could physically reach her to help, the divine power of His name protected her instantly. From that moment onwards, Lord Krishna remained indebted to her throughout His life.

Why did Krishna feel forever indebted to Droupadi?

There are broadly four levels in which one can positively feel connected to another: to like someone (ishtam), to love someone (pre:ma), to adore somone (mo:ham), and to be crazily in love with someone (vya:mo:ham).

Lord Krishna is passionate towards all those who seek Him. This divine quality is called ‘a:sritha vya:mo:ham’’. Pause for a second, close your eyes, and imagine what it is like to be someone whom God is passionate about! We are often extremely happy when dear ones express their love for us. When that love reaches its peak stage and comes from God Himself, the feeling is blissful.

The very purpose of Sri Krishna avatar, and any avatar for that matter, is to protect people seeking Him particularly to those leading righteous lives. He relieves them from pains and hurdles caused by wrong-doers. That is how Ravanana, Kamsa and other antagonists were eliminated. God does not feel satisfied with what He gives to those who truly seek Him. He feels indebted to them forever. Such is the depth of His love (vya:moham) towards sincere seekers (a:srtha)!

When the percentage of such good people on the Earth begins to decline to a level that the world ceases to run properly, God takes a form to inspire and protect them so that they can continue to teach by practicing the right ways to lead life. In that process, He eliminates evil powers. Sishta rakshana (protecting good people) causes dushta sikshana (eliminating evil) — not the other way around.

The way He chose to take form as Sri Krishna is beautiful and beyond comprehension. Lord chose to appear as a baby holding His five divine weapons (sanka – conch, chakra – discus, gada – mace, sa:rnga – bow and arrows, nandaka – sword) within lustrous silk garments. De:vaki and Vasude:va, His chosen parents, were able to celebrate the joy of this divine glory in their hearts.

Does God need weapons?

This is a question in most “modern” minds. God’s weapons are saji:vam (of life) and sashaktham (of power). They are not put in motion through physical force or abilities. They are driven into action by the power of God’s sankalpa, his divine wish!  They assure His devotees of His strengths and situate them in a fearless state.  The same weapons bring fear to the ones who harm His devotees.

Wishing everyone a beautiful Sri Krishna Jayanthi (the appearance of Lord) in your hearts every day!

– From the discourse of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
– 10th September 2020, Sri Jayanthi
– Divya Saketham, JIVA Asram

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