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If he were not there, where the milk would come from in the breast of a mother
before child's birth. So God filled the breast of a new mother with complete food that is milk.
It is clear from the above example that Lord Vishnu assumes different forms just to feed all the
creatures in the world, of these different forms of the God, the milk is one. Acording to another principle
of scriptures, God is present in every grain. Hence he is also present in the milk also. It is also the
supreme duty of the humankind to maintain the original pure form of the milk, because the milk is prone
to damage quickly. Similarily, all these desirious of Salvation, must follow Vaishnava religion, otherwise
any deviation in it may damage all of their penance.
1.3.7 Reason for holding the Wheel
The famous Sudarshana Chakra (wheel) is whirling on the finger of Lord Vishnu. Through this wheel, God
teaches the human kind that the cycle of the universe is whirling at his will. If anybody tries to go against his will
(i.e. wheel) or gives up religion and begins to behave irreligiously, I will whirl him like the wheel or punish him with
the wheel.
1.3.8 Reason for holding the Conch
White colour and sound are the main virtues of the conch. Through the colour of the conch, God Vishnu teaches
us to follow the path of the truth. The sound is like a warning call that is if path of truth is not followed, the violater
will be challenged and punished. Thus. Either by fear of by any other thing, ome must follow the path of truth.
1.3.9 Purpose of Kaustubhamani
Kaustubha is the best jewel among all the gems. One who bears it, must be gentle, knowledgable, virtuous etc.
Thus, bearing Kaustubha Mani, God preaches the common people that if they wish to develop all these virtues in
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them, they will have to move towards this gem once advanced, they will feel the eternal light in life and desired
unification with God and ultimate salvation.
1.3.10Why does Lord Vishnu hold a Mace?
Mace is a weapon that shows and dares for the physical strength. It was used by the fighters to demonstrate their
strength. Among all the ancient weapons, mace was the main. It application is profusely seen in the epics like
Ramayana, Mahabharata by physically powerful and strong characters like Hanumana & Bheema. Thus with the
mace, God warns anti social elements that if they try to violate the sanctity of religion and torment his devotees,
He will punish them. Tulsidas too writes about the reasons for incarnation of God.
JAB-JAB HOHI DHARAMA KI HANI
HARHINATH SAJJANA KAI PEERA |
God takes various incarnations to protect his devotees.
1.3.11Why is Garuda (Eagle) the Vehicle of Vishnu?
Garuda (eagle) is said to be the king of the birds. It is the fearest of bird. Thus God is assuring his devotees to be
fearless, because if any calamity befell them, he will reach them in no time.
1.4 Goddess Laxmi
This chapter contains 3 sections:
1.4.1 Why Goddess Laxmi presses the feet of God?
Goddess Lakshmi presents an example of an ideal spouse before the world.The supreme duty of a woman is
described in the service of her husband. Second aspect of the message is for the people who want to get rich,
that if they want the wealth, they must develop a devotion for the feet of Narayana, for Lakshmi (Goddess of
wealth) is to be found there and no where else.
1.4.2 Reason for Liquidity of Laxmi
The better half of Lord Vishnu can never be freakish, because Satoguna is the main virtue of Lord Vishnu. In the
proxmity of God whose main virtue is Satoguna, no one can remain freakish. But the material wealth, that is Gold,
and silver, have mobility as their main virtue. Thus the rich people who have these wealths may be freakish, but
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