"Every Avatara or Incarnation has had a value, impeccable
prowess, fame, richness, wisdom and detachments in all actions')
In every Incarnation, God has exhibited Himself in all hid
actions to prove the validity and supreme nature of the Avatara}
for which he was born like amortal. We have to take it for granted
that God's divine powers in a small or large measure are always
manifested in the particular person or individual.
Our ancestors worshipped the five elements Earth, Air, Sky, Fire,
Water the Sun, the Moon, the Animals and even the Birds-on par
with God. Even today, certain people indulge in such worship.
Sri Krishna says to Arjuna about His divine manifestation in Gita
thus: (10-41)
"Know that all that is glorious, brilliant or powerful is only a
manifestation of My effulgence, and splendour'.
A doubt may arise as to why a person is considered to be an
ordinary one, if the Supreme God is present in the hearts of all.
The Vedas say; "Narayana is present everywhere and in all the
objects". Fire is inherent in wood but cannot be seen as it is
intrinsic and spread all over. When it is burnt the fire is seen,
till then it is wood only but not fire.
Similarly a human being also will be considered as ordinary
until Self
Realization comes to him
It is said in 'Prabhoda Sudhakaram': (Advaita chapter 192, 193).
"A piece of wood whether straight or crooked becomes fire when
it is ignited. The burning wood may retain its shape, straight or
crooked, but we cannot hold it in our hands. Likewise, a realised,
Self, may appear outwardly as a normal human being, but he is
truly 'God', in the form of 'Aatman' dwelling in the body."
Lord Krishna says: (Gita, 7-8) It is my opinion that a Gnani
(wiseman) is Aatman only"
Sruties say: "Gnanies who know about Brahmam 'are Brahmam
themselves."
Narada Bhakti sutras say : (14) There is no difference between
God and his Real Devotee" Saint Tukaram says; "The Saint is
God and God is Saint, Both are the same".
There is no difference between a Gnani (the wise), the Seeker
and the knower of Brahmam, a Real Devotee, a holy Saint,
and Supreme God. Among the holy Saints, there are some who
always immersed in the 'Self' (Aatman) and are in a state
Nirvikalpa Samadhi (constant bliss). We find some Saints very
benevolent. They constantly endeavour to uplift the poor and
downtrodden. Some possess all types of wealth and are
capable of achieving anything they wish. Verily, one who
knows God shall be the perfect embodiment of the Brahmam.
Wherever he is and whatever he speaks in any language,
becomes Vedas only.
To be contd...
(Source : http://www.saileelas.org/book/agod.htm
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