The distinction of Vishva, TaijasaandError! Reference source not found. are but appearances imposed on the Atma; that is to say, the Atma continues the same, unaffected by the waking, the dreaming and the deep sleep stages of man’s existence. This Atma and the Atma to which one refers to as ‘I’ are both the same. In deep sleep, all the vasanas or impulses are suspended and though they still persist, they are not manifest or potent. In dream, man follows the impulses and wins satisfaction in the process. All the manifold pulls and attractions of the sensory world, which impel man towards the objects around him, are born during the waking and the dream stages. The mind is full of agitations and these are the fertile fields where the vasanas grow, multiply and strike root. As a matter of fact, it is the agitating mind that causes Creation, that is behind all Shristi. (UV, pp. 25-26)

We celebrate the birthday of Krishna. Where was he born? In a prison. What were his possessions? Nothing. Born in a prison, he was taken to the house of Nanda and then he went to Mathura. He owned nothing. But he became the greatest figure in the world. What does this show? Worldly possessions are not the secret of greatness. Krishna’s greatness consisted in his permanent state of ananda (bliss).

If you recognise the distinction between Krishna and Rama, you will appreciate the nature of Krishna. Krishna always smiled at the outset and carried out his task later. For Rama, the deed came first and then the smile. Krishna made women cry. Rama wept for the sake of women. Rama went into the battle only after having a strong cause for it. Krishna first provoked the conflict and then determined its outcome.

The Krishna principle revels in delight. The Rama principle is based on the concept of baadhyatha (obligation).

The Ramayana is intended to promote the reign of Truth and Righteousness on earth. The Krishna Avatar was intended to give a perennial message to the world. He sought nothing for himself. He kept nothing for himself. He gave away everything to the people. He slayed his maternal uncle, Kamsa. He installed on the throne Kamas’s father Ugrasena. He did not covet the Kingdom. He befriended the Pandavas, defeated the Kauravas and crowned Dharmaja as the emperor. He did not make himself king. He was a king without a crown. He was the king of kings. He had no kingdom of his own. But he ruled over the hearts of the millions. It is this profound truth that is proclaimed by the Krishna-tattva (Krishna principle).

If you enquire deeply, you will find that every Avatar has incarnated to convey a special message and carry out a particular mission. (SSS Vol.29, pp. 287-288)