Question 1: I would like to know why there are many Hindus biased in accepting Sri Krishna as the Supreme Lord. Why are there clearly so many Hindu gods stated in the Vedas. Why are there so many points of view regarding the Vedas?
Answer by Romapada Swami: Vedas are very vast; although all of the Vedic scriptures unanimously concur in their conclusions, they also prescribe instructions by which a person from the lowest platform of consciousness can be gradually elevated to the highest stage. Being so vast and varied, the actual conclusions of the Vedas can be understood only in disciplic succession, from pure devotees. Brahmans and philosophers (sages) were meant for the purpose of learning these conclusions and disseminating it to the masses according to their level of spiritual advancement, guiding them gradually through those various stages progressively.
However, in due course of time, the disciplic chain has broken, the brahmans have become unqualified, and Vedic knowledge has become a subject matter for speculation and interpretation. Thus, the varied conceptions and misconceptions about what is Vedic conclusion and what is religion that is prevailing.
Bhagavad-gita is practically universally accepted as an authoritative source of Vedic wisdom, and it clearly states that Krishna is the Supreme Lord.
Question 2: Do you believe that all the Hindu gods are the same?
Answer by Romapada Swami: The Vaishnava understanding, based on Bhagavad-gita and other Vedic literatures, is that there is one Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhagavan, who is the source of everything else. There are representatives of the Lord called demigods or devas, who are like directors and officers in the government of the Supreme Lord. They are in charge of administration of universal affairs. Although very, very powerful and exalted in their position, it would be very wrong to consider these demigods to be on an equal level with the Supreme Lord, as much as mistaking a minister or ambassador of state to be the king.
