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There is some philosophical discussion about the concealment
of calves by Brahma, (X to XIV.)
The first six sons of Devaki are the Six Inclriyas (including
Manas) and the seventh is the Jivatma, the conscious Ego. XXXV.
In commenting upon this sloka, Nilkantha says, " Devaki and
other names are merely allegorical, bearing an esoteric meaning.
The narration is not the real point." He further supports his position
while commenting on sloka XL, of Vrindavana Kanda. He makes
quotations from the Skanda Purana, which speak of the twofold mean-
ings of the narration texts, one Adhyatmika and another Adhi
bhautika, the former being difficult to follow. Following up these
quotations, Nilkantha says; " Those that are not prepared for the
Adhyatmika hindering of all modifications of the mind, must seek the
Adhibhautika Lila of Bhagavan. And if they concentrate their minds
on the holy deeds of Bhagavdn, they acquire the result of Samadhi."
Krishna is Paramatma. The intercourse of the Gopis was not
therefore adulterous. (XXXVII and XXXVIII.)
Akrura Kdnda.
In this Kanda, Akrura comes to Vraja and takes Rama and
Krishna to Mathura.
Mathuta Kanda.
This part treats of the killing of Kansa by Krishna.
Krishna is described as the knower of the hidden names of
the cows. (It is to be understood that the cows have hidden names,
Nilkantha^
We now come to KRISHNA UPANISHAD, one of the Atharvana
Upanishads.
The Gopas are Devas.
"Nanda " is Supreme bliss.
"Yasoda " is Mukti.
Maya is three-fold Satvika, Rajasika and Tamasika,
Satvika Maya is in Rudra, Rajasika in Brahma and Tamasika
in the Daityas.
Devaki (Deva+ki or chanted by the Devas) is Brahma Vidya.
"Vasudeva " is Nigama.
The " Gopis " and the cows are Riks. (Vedic Mantras)
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