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war and peace prevails everywhere. That is why he advised Duryodhan, "Brother, only peace is beneficial." But Duryodhan's adamant attitude caused the Mahabharat war that led to the destruction of Kuru clan.
Working Styles of Tirthankar and Vaasudev
As this theme is limited to Tirthankar Arishtanemi and Vaasudev Shrikrishna, it would be appropriate to evaluate the working style of the two positions in context of these two illustrious individuals.
The style of work of all Tirthankars, due to their ascetic life, is absolutely ahimsa based. They never resort to any form of oppression. They do not even talk of suppressing mind and senses. Instead, they suggest a change in path through altering of attitudes and activity. They encourage the seeker toward uplift through self-discipline and celibacy. They are detached and unbiased; if someone expresses his desire to embrace discipline, they just utter, "Beloved of gods. do as you please."
Tirthankars see worth and modesty even in the soul of a rascal.
The truth is that Tirthankars have a serene attitude. Their body is built of beautiful and serene particles. The waves of serenity emanating out of their body are so strong and forceful that the evil attitudes of the evil elope as soon as he enters the religious assembly. Feelings of animosity are pacified, a feeling of fraternity and goodwill prevails and peace spreads all around.
For this they do not make any conscious effort. It happens spontaneously.
They are epoch-makers basically in the sense that their presence is instrumental in cleansing and purification of attitudes of people and their consequent movement on the path of spiritual uplift.
This may be called the working style of a Tirthankar or the effect of his presence or his super human influence.
But the working style of a Vaasudev is different. He imposes order on the society with the help of his power; he uses the force of his words also. He persuades a person amicably but if he does not agree, he uses his power of punishment also.
To destroy evil he also resorts to punitive action. His goal is to organize and systematize every facet of society. He does not hesitate to use whatever means are needed.
Vaasudevs are the most influential individuals of their times. Their adversaries and evil people are always afraid of them. Some times it so happens that their mere presence proves fatal for evil people. Somil Brahmin, who tortured Gajasukumal, died as soon as he saw Shrikrishna.
Vaasudevs are experts at imposing curbs and distributing favours. To protect good and punish evil is their natural demeanour. Their words are irrefutable. They expect their orders to be complied with and never tolerated any refutation.
Antakriddasha Mahima
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