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In Pushti Marg,
ShriNathji’s form is that of a Krushna lifting the
ShriNathji does not age in the minds of his worshipers. Children are innocent, fun loving, full of infinite potential and very clear about their sense of "right and wrong".
Hence, Krushna questions the "reasons" behind the worship of Indra. If the
worship is out of fear, superstition, routine, habit or just because "it has
always been done that way", such worship is pointless. You must know what
you are worshiping for and why. It was this which prompted Krushna to
interfer in the worship of Indra.
Indra attacked the people of Vraj not because they threatened him, but because
he felt "insulted" !
What sort of God gets so angry with his own worshipers that He wants to kill them ? What sort of example does that give in terms of mercy, understanding, justice, love ?
Krushna crushed Indra's pride by upholding the mountain till the rains ceased (seven days). If Krushna wanted, He would have fought Indra. But he didn't. He held up the mountain simply to show that no matter what your temper tantrums will be, I wont loose my temper. I will wait it out and when you calm down, you will see the impotence of your anger. And indeed, Indra does see the futile nature of his anger and apologizes to Krushna for his outburst.
Pushti Marg celebrates this kind, calm nature of Krushna, teaching both mortals and immortals that you must know what you are doing, why. He teaches us that we should always consider the consequences of your actions will be. Above all, Shri Krushna teaches us to forgive those who offend us. This forgiveness must come from the point of strength and must not be born from position of someone who is powerless to act. By holding the mountain aloft for seven days, Govardhan-Dharan teaches us the virtues of patience, as that is the biggest penance.
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