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Krishna is the original form
Bhagavad-Gita 11.51 - 11.54
"When Arjuna thus saw Krsna in His original form, he said: O
Janaardana, seeing this humanlike form, so very beautiful, I am now
composed in mind, and I am restored to my original nature."
"The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: My dear Arjuna, this
form of Mine you are now seeing is very difficult to behold. Even the
demigods are ever seeking the opportunity to see this form, which is
so dear."
"The form you are seeing with your transcendental eyes cannot be
understood simply by studying the Vedas, nor by undergoing serious
penances, nor by charity, nor by worship. It is not by these means
that one can see Me AS I AM."
"My dear Arjuna, only by undivided devotional service can I be
understood as I am, standing before you, and can thus be seen
directly. Only in this way can you enter into the mysteries of My
understanding."
Translations provided by his divine grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada.
Krishna clearly says within these verses that His original form is
that of Lord Krishna (and not impersonal Brahman, or any of the other
Vishnu-forms). And the only way to see this form is by devotional service.
Mayavaadis can argue about it all they want, cry "oh, that's just *your*
interpretation," and whine about fundamentalism/fanatacism/any-other-ism,
but that's what the Gita says. Take it or leave it.
Haribol!
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HARER NAMA HARER NAMA
HARER NAMAIVA KEVALAM
KALAU NASTY EVA NASTY EVA
NASTY EVA GATIR ANYATHA
"IN THIS AGE OF QUARREL AND HYPOCRISY THE ONLY MEANS OF DELIVERANCE IS
CHANTING THE HOLY NAME OF LORD KRSNA. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY. THERE IS
NO OTHER WAY. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY."
-- Brhan-naradiya purana 38.126
