Bhu Devi: Goddess Earth and Krishna I

Not being able to stand the wickedness of men any longer, goddess Earth in the form of a cow, approached Brahma and Vishnu to ask for assistance with managing the wickedness of men. Upon hearing the cries of Mother Earth, Brahma and Vishnu agreed to incarnate as Krishna to thwart the evil of men.

                                                             Mata bhumih, putro aham, prithivyaha

Over 5,000 years ago, Mother Earth was feeling victimized, exploited and harassed by men. She approached Indra to express the discontent she was experiencing at the hands of mankind. Disconcerted, Indra said, “ Bhu Devi, I am sorry but this evil is great and beyond me, let us seek the advice of lord Brahma.”

Indra and Goddess Earth traveled to the abode of Brahma and the goddess explained her plight. “ Lord Brahma, Kali Yuga is approaching and men have forgotten righteousness and honor. They are trashing the Earth, lack any form of compassion, and are destroying dharma, please offer us some assistance.”

Brahma pondered the plight of the Earth for a few moments and said, “ The evils of man are growing, we must confer with Vishnu to find a resolution.”

Brahma, Indra and Bhu Devi (Mother Earth) traveled to the abode of Vishnu where Brahma pleaded the case of Mother Earth to Vishnu. “ Vishnu, I believe it is time you must incarnate once again on Earth to eradicate the evils of mankind,” said Brahma.

Vishnu looked disturbed. After sadly pondering this problem for a few moments he slowly rose and said, “ Incarnating is not a nice experience. Last time I incarnated, I suffered greatly as Rama. If I must reincarnate in the world of men to assist Bhu Devi I will, but this can only be done if we get clearance from the Divine Mother (sometimes referred to as Maha Maya, Yoga Maya and other epithets), pray to her and if she advises it I…I will incarnate once again”

 Divine Shakti Revealed as the Power behind the Gods

Brahma, Vishnu, Indra and Mother Earth devoutly prayed to the Divine Mother, and she appeared before them in a soft cascading array of splendorous light.

With a devout and humble pranam Brahma pleaded to the Divine Mother, “ Dear Mother, the goddess Earth is being destroyed by the wickedness of man, you have helped to vanquish the worst evils in the past please help us once more.”

Indra then stepped forward, bowed, and humbly spoke, “O Mother, it is only through you that anything can be accomplished we are only here through your help. We seek your protection and blessings in these dark times.”

Vishnu humbly approached, and with a bowed head offered gifts and sacred gestures and said, “oh great Divine Mother, you are the Shakti behind Brahma, Shiva and even me, we cannot embark on the task of erasing the evils that men have done without your sanction.”

 

Goddess Earth- Indonesia

With a silent grace gently resting on her face, the Divine Mother spoke, “ I have some time ago decided this must be. Kasyapa will be born as Vasudeva, as a member of the Yadavas. Because of the curse once levied by Sage Bhrigu, Vishnu will be born in a prison as son of Vasudeva. My Shakti will pervade Balarama and Krishna, and the evil will reap their wickedness.”

Thus, Krishna was born over 5,000 years ago to come to the aid of Mother Earth.

Of course, Mother Earth was complaining about many people including Kamsa, Naraka, Salva, Dhenuka, Vatasaka, Sishupal, Jarasandha and others.

Bhu Devi 11th century