Vedanta shows things which can never be seen with mortal eyes. The majesty and supremacy of Narayana who is the Supreme Brahman is the central theme of the Upanishads. However, to see what they show requires the right vision.
It is said in the Mahabharata that Ashwamedha is the greatest among sacrifices, the Sun is superior among luminous bodies, one with the knowledge of the Supreme Brahman is superior among bipeds, and Lord Vayu is supreme among deities (after Lord Shri Hari and His consort Goddess Mahalakshmi).
Ultimately, for any seeker, obtaining divine grace through ripened devotion and constant contemplation of the Bimba form by dhyāna, with a clear understanding of the absolute supremacy and independence of the Lord, is most essential for Bimbāparōkṣa and Mōkṣa.
Knowing about Bali’s arrival to wage war, Indra left his throne and vacated heaven as suggested by Guru Br̥haspatyācārya. Bali sat on the throne of Indra and began to enjoy the abundant riches and started ruling.
layēvāpyathavā sruśṭhau antarālēpi sa kvacit | prakrutyā rahitam brahma kadācidapi tiśṭati ||
Bhagavata means the story of Bhagavan Shri Krishna. It’s the story of the incarnations of God. All the stories of God teach us largely about His supremacy alone.
Although they were always protected by the Supreme Lord, the Pandavas never refrained from performing their duties. With His grace, they harnessed their inner abilities and grew up, relieving the people around them of troubles and creating an environment like a paradise, wherever they went. Throughout the Mahabharata, there are several instances which depict these feats of the Pandavas. It is evident from these illustrations that the meaning of the Vedas can be understood by studying the Mahabharata.
For long, an often repeated charge that has racked the minds of the discerning is that Shri Krishna was a thief, was chummy with women, was of an amorous disposition etc. In a way, the above averment of Vedavyasa provides answers to various canards and objections, including those mentioned above.
The fury with which Bali entered the war was as if he was going to swallow all. His eyes were like lumps of burning flame, eager to set everything ablaze. In this fury, Bali Chakravarti set out to war along with his mighty troop of soldiers determined to grab Indra’s lofty throne. Disturbed by this, Indra began to question Br̥haspatyācārya about Bali Chakravarti.
