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And in Ramavatara, they lay emphasis on Sita (Ram's wife) and in Krishnaavatara they say that Sita is born as Rukmani (Krishna's wife) but they do not regard her as superior lady and instead regard Raadhika Kumari as superior lady. When asked, then they say'Raadhika was a devotee of Krishna, but how is it justified to regard a maid servant superior to one's own wife. And Krishna is said to have indulged in all sorts of actions in the form of illegal relationship with other's wives including Raadhika. How could this be called adoration? Such acts are certainly highly condemnable. And he treated Raadha as superior to Rukmani; this means that he might have established illegal relations with other's wives knowing this as a good thing. Moreover, he did not remain captivated in one Radha lady only but also got involved with Gopika-Kubja* etc., other ladies. Thus, this incarnation was perhaps meant for all such acts only.
Further they say-'Lakshmiishis (Brahma's) wife and the wealth, etc. is called Lakshmi'. But as the stones, dust, etc. are found in the earth, etc., similarly, gems, gold, etc. wealth are also found; who else is then this Lakshmi whose husband is Narayana? And they say that Sita etc. are the form (nature) of Maya (illusion). And when they (those Rama, Krishna incarnations) got captivated in them then how did they not got captivated in Maya? How long! how more to describe; whatever they say all that is found contradictory. But the Jivas feel gratification in the fables of sensual pleasures, etc., that is why narration of the same is pleasing to them.
Such Avataras (incarnations) are said to be the form of Brahma. And many other things also they describe to be the form of Brahma. One is Mahadeva whom they believe Brahma-swaroopa. They call him a recluse (yogi), what for did he accept the yoga (penances)? And he uses skin of deer and smears the body with ashes. What purpose is served by this? And he wears the garland of the trunks of human heads but even touching of bone is contemptible. Then why does he put it round his neck? He wears snakes, etc. like a garland but what is the greatness in this act? He eats susallow-wort and thoru-apple; so what benefit flows out of it? He keeps the trident, so whose fear he has? And he keeps Parvati with him but being an ascetic he keeps
* Bhagwat - skandh-10, chapter 48, 1-11.
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