Chapter 12 explains that while a divine incarnation is for protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked, saints are uniquely different. The text states that to saints, the virtuous and wicked are equal, and their minds do not distinguish between great and small. Their hearts overflow with compassion for the distressed, and they actively work to set the wicked on the right path. As described in Chapter 12, saints are even considered greater than God in this respect, acting as an "Agastya for the ocean of worldly existence" and a "sun for the darkness of ignorance," demonstrating a universal compassion that transcends judgment.
How does Chapter 12 describe the nature of saints and contrast them with the typical understanding of God's incarnation?
📖 Chapter 12