Suka describes the prologue to Krishna avatar to show the extent of careful planning that goes into it. It is an auspicious occasion and the entire humanity is benefited by the two unique incarnations of Krishna and Yoga Maya that take place simultaneously, said Sri B. Sundarkumar in a discourse.
Brahma, along with Earth in the form of a cow, Siva and others approach Lord Vishnu for help to relieve the burden and havoc caused by the asuras and the wicked people. The Lord assures them of His help and makes known His Sankalpa. He would be born in Vasudeva’s house and the celestial beings would be born among the Yadus to assist Him. The rishis would be born as cows and the entire universe would be involved in this avatar.
He decides that along with Him, the power of His Yoga Maya, who is the cause of delusion in this universe, would also be born to assist Him. She is first assigned the task of transferring the seventh child growing in Devaki’s womb to the womb of one of Vasudeva’s wives Rohini, who lives a concealed life in Gokula out of fear of Kamsa. This child would be known as Balarama and people would surmise that Devaki’s seventh child did not survive. The Lord would then enter Devaki’s womb as the eighth child and at the same time Yoga Maya should enter the womb of Yasodha. He would be brought up by Nandagopa and Yasodha in Gokula while Yoga Maya would foil Kamsa’s attempt to kill the eighth child of Devaki. He makes sure that when Yoga Maya escapes from Kamsa’s hold she should warn him adequately of His presence. The Lord bestows on Yoga Maya the powers to bless and help those who propitiate her with faith and devotion.
