The Fateful Evening..Arjun Draupadi OS .Thread 4 - Page 17

The Satsangijeevan (Ahmedabad edition) has vast chapters dedicated to this detail where Dharma (father of Nar Narayan) explains to Rishi Sanak the advent of Lord Nara Narayana.

Satsangijeevan (Adhyay 4 Chapter 31) "...The first Swarup of benevolent and merciful Lord will become known as Bhagwan Narayan, as He will redeem and grant salvation to innumerable souls that are lost in the never ending cycle of death and rebirth due to their ignorance or past deeds. He will also be known as Lord Narayan as human race can attain Moksha only through Him. He will also be known as Lord Narayan as He rests on a bed made of the coiled serpent Shesh in the middle of an ocean at the end of Atyantik Pralay. As He is the sole controller of uncountable universes, Maya and Kaal, His second Swarup will be known as Bhagwan Nar. In the absence of all feminine features such as a raised chest (or breasts) and long hair, He will be known as Lord Nar (the complete male). Bhagwan Nar and Narayan will proceed to Badrikaashram to undergo severe austerity together for the benevolence of people of Bharat Khand He will also be known as Lord Nar as He, through His potency, will guide the great kings on the path of righteousness.

The third Swarup of Bhagwan will be known as Lord Hari as He will remove all sorrows of the Devtas and anyone coming under His shelter.

The fourth Swarup will become known as Bhagwan Krishna as He will attract and merge within Him the brilliant radiance that has mesmerised and bewildered the Devtas and demons. O Muni! The other Devtas and I prepared for the worship of the four Swarups of Bhagwan after Brahma completed their introduction and naming..."

Satsagijeevan (Adhyay 4 Chapter 39) Dharmadev said, "O Sanak Muni! Our illusion and ignorance vanished after hearing Narayan Bhagwan's sermon. Narayan Bhagwan asked Bhagwan Nar, Hari and Krishna to let the female deities worship them. Listening immediately to Lord Narayan, Bhagwan Nar said, Hold on! Nar and Narayan cannot be separated. Nar always follow Narayan. Whatever Narayan does, Nar emulates.' Just as Bhagwan Hari and Krishna were about to stop female deities offering their worship, Bhagwan Narayan asked them to relent. Understanding the latent desire of Bhagwan Narayan, Lord Hari and Krishna permitted deities to worship them. The female deities, aware of Lord Narayan's wish, happily performed elaborate worship of Lord Hari and Krishna with camphor, Kumkum, sandalwood paste etc. They offered many expensive golden robes, ornaments such as bracelets and earrings and many flower garlands..."

Satsangijeevan (Adhyay 4 Chapter 40) Dharmadev said, "O Sanak Muni! Bhagwan Narayan got up to leave after soothing my mind with His divine sermon. He asked Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and other Devtas to return to their respective abodes. He stopped Bhagwan Hari and Krishna from accompanying Him and for the benevolence of mankind, advised them individually.

O Hari! Please proceed to Vainkunth with Laxmiji. O Krishna! Please go and make Your home at Golok. O Vaasudev! Please proceed to Shwetdweep and O Sankarshan! You proceed to the bottom of earth to hold it steady. O Pradhyumna! Protect and sustain the whole universe by residing on Lokalok Mountain. O Aniruddha! Dwell as a soul of Virat and help in the process of creation.' O Muni! Bhagwan Nar and Narayan, dressed as Naisthik Brahamcharis and ever eager to undergo severe austerities, departed for Badrikaashram after assigning the various benevolent tasks.

We were very depressed, but nonetheless, sprinkled flowers as a good portent on the path Bhagwan Nar and Narayan walked. Their radiant and round faces had a serene smile; their eyes were large and beautiful like petals of a lotus, their hands were long enough to reach their knees; their teeth were uniformly set and sparkling white, their large chest were adorned with the insignia of Shree Vatsa'; their wide foreheads and beautiful ears lent their faces an extra splendour and their bodies emanated luminous radiance like the sun or moon. Holding Kamandalus in their hands, Bhagwan Nar and Narayan walked together, flanked by many people eager for their Darshan. I, other Devtas, Gandharva and sages led by Narad walked behind Him to bid Him farewell. Bhagwan Narayan stopped us after a while and asked us to turn back. He went to Badrikaashram and lived under a berry tree called Vishala' where Bhagwan Nar has remained in His service ever since. As others returned to their respective homes and hermits, I came here.