In Bhagavad-gita (9.29) the Lord says, samo 'ham sarva-bhutesu na dvesyo 'sti na priyah: " I am equal to everyone. No one is dear to Me, nor is anyone My enemy." The fact is that Krsna is never partial to anyone. He is always equal to everyone, but because of imperfect vision, influenced by material qualities, one imposes material qualities upon Krsna, and when one does so he becomes a mudha, a fool. Krsna is never influenced by the material qualities. Therefore there is no question of partiality in the Supreme Personality of Godhead. One's victory and loss under the influence of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna are reactions of these modes, not of the Supreme Lord's partiality. Generally the demigods are surcharged with sattva-guna, and therefore when the demons and the demigods fight, the demigods are victorious because of the prominence of their sattva-guna qualities. However, this is not the partiality of the Supreme Lord. A teacher instructs the student if the student is capable of taking more and more instructions. Otherwise, in spite of being instructed by the teacher, the student cannot make strides in his understanding. This has nothing to do with partiality. When Krsna says tesam satata yuktanam bhajatam priti-purvakam/ dadami buddhi-yogam tam, this indicates that Krsna is prepared to give bhakti-yoga to everyone, but one must be capable of receiving it, but envious persons do not accept that Krsna has bestowed His favor upon a particular devotee in accordance with his advanced position. Such foolish persons become envious and try to minimize an advanced devotee's activities. Lastly, the influence of the time factor is there which enhances the sattva-guna. Therefore, when the demigods are favored and the demons killed, this is not His partiality but the influence of the time factor.
The Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, is the all-knowing, omnipotent sustainer of the cosmos, and His actions are eternally rooted in perfect justice and divine wisdom. When it appears that He shows favour—such as assisting Indra against the asuras (demons)—it is not due to partiality but rather a reflection of His commitment to dharma (righteousness) and His intimate relationship with devotees.
In the cosmic scheme, daiva (divine will) operates under profound principles. Indra, though flawed, represented the devas (celestial beings) who uphold sattvic (virtuous) governance, whereas the asuras often embodied adharma (unrighteousness). Thus, the Lord’s intervention was not a matter of bias but a restoration of cosmic balance.
Moreover, Kṛṣṇa declares in the Bhagavad-gītā (9.29):
"I am equally disposed to all living beings; there is none hateful or dear to Me. But those who worship Me with devotion are in Me, and I am also in them."
This means the Lord’s grace is universally accessible, yet it manifests most evidently for those who sincerely seek Him. Indra, despite his occasional arrogance, ultimately surrendered to the Lord, invoking divine aid. Conversely, demons like Hiraṇyakaśipu, though immensely powerful, rejected devotion and thus faced divine justice.
Therefore, the Lord’s seeming "partiality" is merely His reciprocation with bhakti (loving devotion) and His role as the guardian of dharma. To the casual observer, His actions may seem selective, but in reality, He is the impartial benefactor of all, awaiting only our willingness to turn to Him in faith.
Lord is never partial. He supported Indra when the demons were torturing devotees and brahminas from doing yagna. The same Indra when became prideful and tortured devotees of braj by sending thunder strom. ... Lord opposed Indra that time to teach him a lesson. Hare Krishna
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Hare Krsna
In Bhagavad-gita (9.29) the Lord says, samo 'ham sarva-bhutesu na dvesyo 'sti na priyah: " I am equal to everyone. No one is dear to Me, nor is anyone My enemy."
The fact is that Krsna is never partial to anyone. He is always equal to everyone, but because of imperfect vision, influenced by material qualities, one imposes material qualities upon Krsna, and when one does so he becomes a mudha, a fool. Krsna is never influenced by the material qualities. Therefore there is no question of partiality in the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
One's victory and loss under the influence of sattva-guna, rajo-guna and tamo-guna are reactions of these modes, not of the Supreme Lord's partiality. Generally the demigods are surcharged with sattva-guna, and therefore when the demons and the demigods fight, the demigods are victorious because of the prominence of their sattva-guna qualities. However, this is not the partiality of the Supreme Lord.
A teacher instructs the student if the student is capable of taking more and more instructions. Otherwise, in spite of being instructed by the teacher, the student cannot make strides in his understanding. This has nothing to do with partiality. When Krsna says tesam satata yuktanam bhajatam priti-purvakam/ dadami buddhi-yogam tam, this indicates that Krsna is prepared to give bhakti-yoga to everyone, but one must be capable of receiving it, but envious persons do not accept that Krsna has bestowed His favor upon a particular devotee in accordance with his advanced position. Such foolish persons become envious and try to minimize an advanced devotee's activities.
Lastly, the influence of the time factor is there which enhances the sattva-guna. Therefore, when the demigods are favored and the demons killed, this is not His partiality but the influence of the time factor.
Hari Bol
Hare Krsna.
The Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, is the all-knowing, omnipotent sustainer of the cosmos, and His actions are eternally rooted in perfect justice and divine wisdom. When it appears that He shows favour—such as assisting Indra against the asuras (demons)—it is not due to partiality but rather a reflection of His commitment to dharma (righteousness) and His intimate relationship with devotees.
In the cosmic scheme, daiva (divine will) operates under profound principles. Indra, though flawed, represented the devas (celestial beings) who uphold sattvic (virtuous) governance, whereas the asuras often embodied adharma (unrighteousness). Thus, the Lord’s intervention was not a matter of bias but a restoration of cosmic balance.
Moreover, Kṛṣṇa declares in the Bhagavad-gītā (9.29):
"I am equally disposed to all living beings; there is none hateful or dear to Me. But those who worship Me with devotion are in Me, and I am also in them."
This means the Lord’s grace is universally accessible, yet it manifests most evidently for those who sincerely seek Him. Indra, despite his occasional arrogance, ultimately surrendered to the Lord, invoking divine aid. Conversely, demons like Hiraṇyakaśipu, though immensely powerful, rejected devotion and thus faced divine justice.
Therefore, the Lord’s seeming "partiality" is merely His reciprocation with bhakti (loving devotion) and His role as the guardian of dharma. To the casual observer, His actions may seem selective, but in reality, He is the impartial benefactor of all, awaiting only our willingness to turn to Him in faith.
Hare Krishna.
Lord is never partial. He supported Indra when the demons were torturing devotees and brahminas from doing yagna. The same Indra when became prideful and tortured devotees of braj by sending thunder strom. ... Lord opposed Indra that time to teach him a lesson.
Hare Krishna