| 7. Whenever there
is a decay of religion, O Bharata, and an ascendancy of irreligion, then
I manifest Myself. Religion: Dharma as embodied in the institutions of castes
(varna) and religious orders (asrama) which are the means of attaining worldly
prosperity and salvation. Whenever there is a decay of religion (Dharma),
I manifest Myself through Maya. For what purpose ? |