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The sons of Rishabha Yogi - Kavi, Hari, Anthariksha, Prabuddha, Pippalãyana, Ãvirhotra, Drumila, Chamsa and Karabhãjana (also called as Navayogis) - who were great devotees, at the sacrifice conducted by the King Nimi -

In the Dwapara Yuga, He is worshipped as having a form of blue complexion, dressed in yellow cloth, armed with His own weapon and discus Sudarshana, carrying His distinctive marks like Srivatsa, and bedecked with ornaments like the jewel Kaustubha. Oh King! In that age spiritual aspirants adore Him with all the emblems of royalty like the ceremonial umbrella and the like, and using the rituals and procedures of both the Veda and the Tantra. ‘Salutations to Thee Vãsudeva! Salutations to thee Sankarshna! Salutations to Thee, the worshipful Lord as Pradyumna and Aniruddha! We salute Thee as Rishi Narayana, as the Supreme spirit, ruling over all, as the Lord of all the worlds, as the All-inclusive whole, and as the Indwelling spirit in all!’ Oh King! The Lord is extolled in this manner in Dwapara yuga. And know now how He is worshipped with various Tantrika rituals in the age of kali.

The wise ones then adore Him as black in complexion, but brilliant like sapphire. He is worshipped with all His limbs, decorations, weapons and His attendants. Recital of His excellences and chanting of His names form the principal part of the worship.

Devotees pray to Him thus: ‘I salute Thee, O Universal Being! O! Protector of the devout! Thou art the one fit to be meditated upon always, the savior from humiliation, the fulfiller of all prayers, the source of all holiness, the redresser of the sufferings of devotees, the ship that carries one across the ocean of samsara, and the object of adoration for even Brahma and Siva! Oh Universal Being! I salute Thee who, because of Thy righteous nature, didst abandon a prosperous realm coveted even by celestials, and went into the forest to redeem Thy father’s promise, and who chased the fictitious deer in the forest to carry out Thy consort’s desire!’

To be continued……….

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