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Chapter 2
Sankhya Yoga
Even the statement of Markandeya referring to Shiva: 'You, who are submerged in the sea of Samsara, will by this be delivered'. In Padma Puraana, in the section relating to Shiva, in the episode of Markaandeya it is said, “अह भोगपदो वत्स मोक्षपदोस्तु जनार्दन: |” - I grant the pleasures to be enjoyed by senses; deliverance is granted only by Janardhana. Such statements opposing equality (of others) with Brahman. Vedas should be interpreted with the assistance of Itihas (Mahabharata ) without any contradiction. As clarified in the statement यदि विद्यात्. Otherwise doubt will arise about (the status) of Indra and the rest.
The distinctive nature will be established by the special attribute of Sri Vishnu's name. Thus the supremacy of the Resplendent Lord is the conclusion from all the scriptures. Even then by well established premises, the truth (about Sri Vishnu‟s supremacy) is established. There being no other opposition (to this premise). For things which are established conclusively, it is not proper to submit other evidences. Since strange attributes are common in things, seeing them in others should not make one conclude their absence in Sri Vishnu. In establishing one premise if assistance of another premise is required, then there is possibility of demerit in such approach. Without purposeful intent but because of His being Supreme due to scriptures. 'Sriman Narayan is the conclusion of all Vedas'. 'All the Vedas, speak of only Sriman Narayana', “Sri Vasudeva is the goal of all Vedas'. This not contradiction. It is so ordained by the Lord. And being Eternal. It is so established, like elements, actions, time etc.
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