Like the silk-worm that spins from out of itself the cocoon that proves to be its own tomb, man spins from out of his own mind the cage in which he gets trapped. But there is a way of escape, which the Guru can teach you, or which the God in you will reveal to you - Take to Sadhana, which will bring relief. Away with the roles of clown and clout which you have acted all these ages. Take on the role of the hero, not that of a zero! Forget the past; do not worry about possible errors or disappointments. Decide and do. (SSS Vol.3, p. 141-142)

In understanding of the role of Avatars, the easiest and the sweetest means was revealed by Krishna Avatar to the largest extent. This does not mean that other Avatars are irrelevant. Each Avatar is appropriate for the time of its advent. This may be illustrated by a small example. When there is a petty quarrel in the street, a police man’s intervention is enough. When there is a riotous crowd, a Police Inspector may be necessary to deal with it. In an insurgency, the Inspector-General of Police will have to take the charge of the situation.

When Dharma was showing signs of decline, Rama appeared to protect Dharani (the earth), Dharma Patni (his consort) and Dharma (Righteousness). It was for these threefold purposes that the Rama Avatar took place. By the time of the Krishna Avatar, the forces of wickedness had grown to greater proportions. Krishna was not concerned much about the earth or the wife. His main concern was the Dharma. When Dharma is firmly established, the earth and the Dharma Patni are also duly protected.

In this context, Rama is described as ‘Maya manusha vigrahah’ (Maya in human form). In the story of Rama, it is related that Rama lamented over the loss of Sita: In Krishna Avatar the picture is different. Women were in distress for the sake of Krishna. In the Rama Avatar, Rama was provoked to the arms against evildoers. In Krishna Avatar, Krishna provoked the conflict and fought the evil-doers.

In Rama Avatar, Duty comes first and joy later. In Krishna Avatar, joy comes first and then duty. Looked at in this way, the difference between Mayaavatar of Rama and the Leelaatavar of Krishna will be apparent. Krishna was always immersed in bliss. Whether it was a burial ground or a battlefield or a heaven of peace, he remained the same. Krishna was standing between two immense opposing armies and lie sang a song. That is the Gita, which means song. Would it be possible for anyone to sing in such a situation? One sings only when one is happy. Krishna because He was the embodiment of joy, could sing even on the battle field. (SSS Vol.23)