133. Shraddha Bestows
E xistence is the coherence of manifested (man) and unmanifested ( Paramatma ). Basic interactions happen at a man-to-man level with disregard to Paramatma ; Krishna termed this as the path of demons (7.15). The next level of interaction is between man and Paramatma . This transition starts as one gets tired of chasing mirages or is vexed by misery. In this regard, Krishna says these interactions or worship between man and Paramatma are of four types. The first category of worshippers wants to get rid of their difficulties, the second want to attain wealth, success or peace of mind, the third want to attain knowledge and the fourth are jnani (wise) (7.16). He says that the first three, who are otherwise deprived of wisdom, approach different forms (Gods) to fulfil their desires (7.20). This is like consulting the concerned doctor based on the ailment. He further says that when they worship with shraddha (devotion or trust), He (Krishna) makes that shraddha unf...