In the most recent reading of the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna asks Krishna to reveal himself in his true form. In the Eleventh Teaching, Krishna complies, and he reveals himself in a magnificent yet frightening form. In Judaism and early Christianity, a direct encounter in which one laid eyes on God would result in death because human beings are incapable of understanding and processing the power of a deity. I am reminded of Tim's thoughts last week, in which he wondered what was the significance of choosing to have a dialogue between a mortal and a deity. I believe that discussion must continue for this week as Krishna not only reveals himself in dialogue but also in form as well. What are we to make of this?
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