Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-11
The Universal Form
The moonlight is meant for the Chataka bird, but it is not denied to others. But even that moonlight is of no avail to one without eyesight. But I am certain that you will reveal to me your universal form. For you always assume new forms for the wise and the ignorant. Your mercy knows no bounds; if you wish to bestow your grace, you do so without regard to one’s merits. You gave even the holy gift of liberation to your enemies. Even though liberation is difficult to attain, it is at your beck and call and waits upon any soul at your bidding. The demons Putana had come to suckle you with her poisoned teats and kill you, but you rewarded her with blissful union with you along with sages such as Sanaka (96-100). O Lord, when the gods, sages and kings of the three worlds had gathered at the Rajasuya sacrifice, did not Shishupala, king of Chedi, rail at you and dishonour you? But you installed such a hardened sinner in your blissful abode. And did the son of Uttanpada ever aspire for the position of the pole star? He had entered the forest woods to secure his rightful place on his father’s lap, but you gave him a position of honour, beyond even that of the sun or the moon. You are thus the lone giver of assurance to the souls in distress. You granted liberation to Ajamila only because he had uttered your name Narayana, while calling his son at the time of death. You still wear as a decoration the footprint of sage Bhrigu, who had kicked you in the chest. And you hold in your hand the conch, which is the body of your enemy Shankhasura (101-105).
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