Guest guest Posted September 30, 1996 Report Share Posted September 30, 1996 Sri Tatachar found the reference in Mahabharata. He also answered any confusion regarding intent of the stotra. My views are: Before the war and before 11th chapter (vishwaroopa-vision), Arjuna still thought that Sri Krishna was just a close friend even though he had heard other sages extoll Sri Krishna. So Sri Krishna did not have to say the ultimate truth to ARjuna at that time. >From another perspective, Arjuna at the beginning of Bhagawadgita, surrendered to the Lord to get instruction of truth. Prior to the war Arjuna might not have asked with all sincerity what should be done. Note: just because a prayer was suggested that does not make the diety to be the ultimate. From Lord Krishna's perspective all are equal and all(Durga, other dieties and all of us for that matter) are his subbordinates. He has not hatred or discrimination regarding Durga, whom he himself has appointed for certain functions. He just suggested Arjuna to ask the blessings of Durga. This is not a part of the "shastra - which either could be Bhagawadgita or Vishnu Sahasranama". Please note that the essence is that one should not entertain animosities towards other dieties, but just be careful in understanding who is the ultimate cause of all. Note also that Durga or SHiva are very great dieties (elevated souls). The ultimacy is the question here (nothing else). Many such issues arise in puranas and other parts of scriptures. The bottom line is : Shastras (prasthana traya - Upanisads, Bhagawadgita and Brahma sutras)do support the ultimacy of Vishnu. The ultimacy of other dieties is not supported anywhere in vedanta. Krishna Kalale 619-658-5612 (phone) 619-658-2115 (fax) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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