Chapter 4 verse 7-8
“Whenever there is decay of righteousness and a rise of
unrighteousness, then I manifest Myself. For the protection of the good, for
the destruction of the wicked and for the establishment of righteousness, I am
born in every age”
These are 2 famous declarations in Bhagavat Gita which
are often quoted. Lord Krishna provides reassurance that He is there to protect
all beings on earth and will descend on earth to uphold Dharma (doing the right
thing). What was missing in Krishna’s times? Kingdoms were being ruled by
unjust and greedy rulers. People were not doing their duty prescribed for each
of them. Several at the time of Mahabharata desired for what others had and not
happy with who there were and meant to do- Drona, Dhritharastra, Duryodhana and
even Karna come to mind. In today’s yuga, what is missing? Love, respect for
each other, excessive and unsustainable use of natural resources and the list
goes on. What would an avatar in this kali yuga look like? What is the need of
the hour or age? A just king or leader or statesman? A business magnate? An
accomplished rishi or holy person? A great scientist? Maybe a combination of
all of these in one person? Or one may need an avatar in each country in this
age? Point to ponder!
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