Why Hindu Gods Resort to Violence?

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Respected Sirs,

I am hindu, a senior citizen, vegetarian and a non-violent loving

person.

Mahatma Gandhi was the staunchest of non-violent human beings. Though

every one, violent and non violent alike would like peace prevail in

this world VIOLENCE is happening in this world, knowingly or unknowingly.

 

My question is - Why Hindu Gods are depicted to be showing violence

(killing or anihilating evil physically)? eg: Lord Krishna Kills

Kamsa, Goddess Durga Kills Pandasura and other Asuras, Lord Shiva

Kills Kameswar, Lord Rama Kills Ravana and Bali. Lords of other

religions do not appear to follow these paths, no matter the extent of

the sufferings one has to undergo. Jesus suffered all along, though he

too was believed to have had super natural powers. Kindly enlighten

me, in the circumstances, why Hindu Gods loose patience and resort to

violent killings to eliminate evil? I have to answer my son

who debates with me often.

 

Pranams !

 

Iyer GA

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