*SKANDHA X. CHAP. 85.*
Vasudeva now believed his sons to be lords of the Universe. He once
asked them whether they had not incarnated for relieving the pressure on
the Earth. Krishna replied: -- "I, yourselves, this Rama, the people of
Dvaraka, nay the whole universe are to be known as Brahma. Atma, though
one and self-manifest, becomes manifold, according to the nature of the
beings in which its manifestation takes place. Compare the variety in
the manifestation of the Bhutas in the Bhoutic objects."
Hearing these words of wisdom, Vasudeva learned to see unity in
diversity.
Devaki had heard of the powers of Rama and Krishna in bringing back to
life the deceased son of their Guru. She asked them to shew her the sons
that had been killed by Kansa.
Rama and Krishna entered by Yogic power the regions of Sutala. Bali
shewed them every respect and worshipped them.
Krishna said: "In the Svayambhava Manvantara, Marichi had six sons by
Urna. These sons of the Rishi laughed at Brahma, because he grew
passionate towards his daughter. For this they became Asuras and sons of
Hiranyakasipu. Yoga Maya carried them to the womb of Devaki and they
became her sons. They were killed by Kansa. Devaki takes them to be her
own sons and laments over their death. They are now with you; I shall
take them over to my mother to remove her grief. They shall then go to
Devaloka, free from the effects of their curse. Smara, Udgitha,
Parishvanga, Patanga, Kshudra-bhuka and Ghrini -- these shall by my
favor again attain a good state." (Smara is called Kirtimat.)
Krishna took the boys to Devaki and she embraced them all. They were
then taken to Devaloka.