Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-10
The Divine Manifestation
I am also the profession which adopts the moral path in any undertaking, so said the Lord of all gods. The Lord said further: I am the goodness of the good, and also the most glorious among the Yadavas. Born of Vasudeva and Devaki, I was removed to Gokula to take the place of the daughter of Yashoda. When Putana came to poison Me, I sucked her to death. Even when the bud of My childhood had not fully blossomed, I made the earth free from demons. I held the Govardhana Mountain on the palm of My hand and brought down the prestige of Indra. I pulled out the cobra kalia, who was a thorn in the bosom of the river Yamuna and saved the entire Gokula by swallowing its burning flames. When God Brahma lifted the calves of Gokula, I created exactly similar calves and outwitted him (286-290). In my childhood, I destroyed such formidable foes as Kamsa and Chanura. Why should I tell you all this? You have heard and seen many such events yourself. I am, therefore, Vasudeva among the Yadavas. I am also Arjuna amongst you Pandavas, born of the lunar race and therefore, our mutual love does not suffer any breach. In the guise of an ascetic, you kidnapped My sister Subhadra, but I did not entertain any grudge towards you, for we have one soul in two bodies. I am also Vyasa, the foremost among sages and I am also Shukracharya, the eminent among wise men, so said Lord Krishna, the king of Yadavas (291-295). |
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