#ARIAN Q&A 4 Many may have heard, "Jesus Christ is the only Son of God" and "He is the only way." What about other prophets and Avatars in other religions?

Many may have heard from Christians that "Jesus Christ is the only Son of God" and "He is the only way to Salvation."

Then, what about other prophets and Avatars in other religions?

An Indian Saint-poet, Abhirami Bhattar (circa 18th century) says about Sri Krishna and Lord Shiva, in a similar fashion, in the "Linked-List" poem addressed Divine Mother, as follows:

"From One, O Divine Mother, You blossomed as many becoming innumerous worlds,
You stand transcending all these as well.
Yet, You dance in the cave of my heart unfailingly;
Only the one who slept on the Banyan-tree leaf (Sri Krishna) and
My Lord (Shiva) know the meaning of this secret!"

So, how do we reconcile these view points? Based on the teachings of Sri Paramhansa Yogananda on Sri Krishna and Jesus Christ, it occurred to me in the context of this poem, as follows:

Krishna = Christ (Son) =  Universal Consciousness = Paramaathma  ("born" within the womb of creation)  
Shiva =  God (Father) = Cosmic Consciousness = Brahman ("unborn" and pervades within and beyond the creation)

Your comments, questions, or any other better interpretations are welcome.

The Original (in Tamil):
ஒன்றாய் அரும்பி பலவாய் விரிந்து இவ்வுலகு எங்குமாய்
நின்றாய், அனைத்தையும் நீங்கி நிற்பாய், என்றன் நெஞ்சினுள்ளே
பொன்றாது நின்று புரிகின்றவா! இப்பொருள் அறிவார்
அன்று ஆலிலையில் துயின்ற பெம்மானும், என் ஐயனுமே!
- Abhirami Andhadhi 56 of 100.

- PHD

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