Question: I humbly ask why was the snake weapon allowed to ‘capture’ Sri Rama and why was the weapon of Ravana’s son allowed to ‘knock-out’ Laskmana?
Answer by Romapada Swami: This is just part of the Lord’s pastimes. When the Supreme Lord appears to fight with His so-called enemies, He is actually enjoying His lila, just as a father might take pleasure in a mock-wrestling with his child, and allow himself to be defeated by the child. The example is also given that just as Garuda sometimes plays with a snake that he is about to defeat, the Lord playfully appears to be struck by His enemies or lets go of them, but He eventually defeats them. In all cases, the Lord is the Supreme Controller, and nothing can overpower Him…unless He allows Himself to be overpowered, to facilitate His sporting pastimes.
