In all the many Vedic Hindu scriptures, various gods use all kinds of weapons
and special powers and they seem to be always invariably fighting, defeating
or even killing rAkshasas or demons.
Vishnu for example is very well known as 'devata pakshapati' - one who is always
partial towards devatas. Rakshasas in general are okay to worship Brahma or Shiva
but they never like Vishnu. Infact they worship other devatas to obtain boons
so that they can fight Vishnu.
But in every incarnation Vishnu uses his powers to defeat the Rakshasas.
His Chakra never knows any failure. Vishnu uses it most of the time to eliminate
Rakshasas. As Vishnu is the Supreme God who is all powerful, there is no real
greatness if he is using his powers to defeat or destroy rakshasas. As those
Rakshasas are jivas anyway, who are always limited.
Due to difference in swarupa between Vishnu and other Rakshasas there is no
level playing field in His fight with Rakshasas. So what real greatness is there
in Vishnu's or any other god/devata's victory over the Rakshasas?
A:
If the president of a country uses his force to fight the criminals who break the
law of the land, is he considered great or not? similar is the case here.
Vishnu is the supreme Lord of the universe and yes, he is partial towards devatas
who always tread the path of dharma. Infact Vishnu sacrifices His own body to
create this universe and so is the very embodiment of Yagya or sacrifice. He is
identified with Yagya itself- Yagyo vai Vishnu. So there is definitely no level
playing field as no being can beat that supreme sacrifice.
Even Rakshasas depend on Vishnu who is manifesting as the entire universe.
So Vishnu has every right to use His powers to fight or control Rakshasas.
Devatas are the controlling divinities behind every natural element in the
universe. They are thus unconditionally offering themselves for all beings
to keep them in existence. This selfless act of devatas is nothing but dharma.
Rakshasas are those who oppose the devatas - meaning they take things from the
world for their existence and enjoyment and seldom give back anything.
So they are essentially selfish and always looking to exploit nature for their
sense enjoyment. Most of the time devatas in the natural elements will be able
to tolerate or even defend themselves. But when things go out of control, Vishnu
incarnates to protect the devatas and destroy the Rakshasas who are actually the
breakers of the law of dharma.
Vishnu is great because He empowers devatas or selfless beings in their fight
against Rakshasas who are essentially bad or adharmic or selfish. He is also
justified in using His powers to control them in order to re-establish the law
of dharma.
Vishnu is also great because He is not completely eliminating Rakshasas.
Infact the entire universe is His body where all the many different beings
including Rakshasas exist. Sometimes devatas may get egoistic also and Rakshasas
are needed to keep devatas in control. So Vishnu never uses His powers for His
personal gain. He always uses it to sustain dharma. Adharma personified by
Rakshasas actually depend or thrives on dharma/devatas only. Some even adharma
is tolerated as it helps to bring out the greatness of dharma.
So the allegation against Vishnu and other devatas that they use their
powers against Rakshasas stands refuted. Dharma is common to all including
Vishnu. All the many Gods including Vishnu will conform to the law of dharma
which is actually the level playing field for all, including Rakshasas.
Rakshasas like Vibheeshana, Bali and Prahlada, who respect dharma, almost
always worship Vishnu. So as a protector of dharma Vishnu and his devotees
or devatas are justified in using their powers to control those who break
the law of dharma.
Namaste
Suresh
and special powers and they seem to be always invariably fighting, defeating
or even killing rAkshasas or demons.
Vishnu for example is very well known as 'devata pakshapati' - one who is always
partial towards devatas. Rakshasas in general are okay to worship Brahma or Shiva
but they never like Vishnu. Infact they worship other devatas to obtain boons
so that they can fight Vishnu.
But in every incarnation Vishnu uses his powers to defeat the Rakshasas.
His Chakra never knows any failure. Vishnu uses it most of the time to eliminate
Rakshasas. As Vishnu is the Supreme God who is all powerful, there is no real
greatness if he is using his powers to defeat or destroy rakshasas. As those
Rakshasas are jivas anyway, who are always limited.
Due to difference in swarupa between Vishnu and other Rakshasas there is no
level playing field in His fight with Rakshasas. So what real greatness is there
in Vishnu's or any other god/devata's victory over the Rakshasas?
A:
If the president of a country uses his force to fight the criminals who break the
law of the land, is he considered great or not? similar is the case here.
Vishnu is the supreme Lord of the universe and yes, he is partial towards devatas
who always tread the path of dharma. Infact Vishnu sacrifices His own body to
create this universe and so is the very embodiment of Yagya or sacrifice. He is
identified with Yagya itself- Yagyo vai Vishnu. So there is definitely no level
playing field as no being can beat that supreme sacrifice.
Even Rakshasas depend on Vishnu who is manifesting as the entire universe.
So Vishnu has every right to use His powers to fight or control Rakshasas.
Devatas are the controlling divinities behind every natural element in the
universe. They are thus unconditionally offering themselves for all beings
to keep them in existence. This selfless act of devatas is nothing but dharma.
Rakshasas are those who oppose the devatas - meaning they take things from the
world for their existence and enjoyment and seldom give back anything.
So they are essentially selfish and always looking to exploit nature for their
sense enjoyment. Most of the time devatas in the natural elements will be able
to tolerate or even defend themselves. But when things go out of control, Vishnu
incarnates to protect the devatas and destroy the Rakshasas who are actually the
breakers of the law of dharma.
Vishnu is great because He empowers devatas or selfless beings in their fight
against Rakshasas who are essentially bad or adharmic or selfish. He is also
justified in using His powers to control them in order to re-establish the law
of dharma.
Vishnu is also great because He is not completely eliminating Rakshasas.
Infact the entire universe is His body where all the many different beings
including Rakshasas exist. Sometimes devatas may get egoistic also and Rakshasas
are needed to keep devatas in control. So Vishnu never uses His powers for His
personal gain. He always uses it to sustain dharma. Adharma personified by
Rakshasas actually depend or thrives on dharma/devatas only. Some even adharma
is tolerated as it helps to bring out the greatness of dharma.
So the allegation against Vishnu and other devatas that they use their
powers against Rakshasas stands refuted. Dharma is common to all including
Vishnu. All the many Gods including Vishnu will conform to the law of dharma
which is actually the level playing field for all, including Rakshasas.
Rakshasas like Vibheeshana, Bali and Prahlada, who respect dharma, almost
always worship Vishnu. So as a protector of dharma Vishnu and his devotees
or devatas are justified in using their powers to control those who break
the law of dharma.
Namaste
Suresh
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