The Secret of Two Fingers
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Krishnu has so much to say about his love for the gopis. There are stories. But the story of Balakrishna, who was captivated by Yashodamma's love, hides a special spiritual message.
One day Chilipikrishna broke a pot, ate the butter and distributed it to the monkeys around. Seeing that, Yashodamma got angry. She ran to catch Krishna with a small stick in her hand. Balakrishna pretended to be scared and ran. In the end he was caught by his mother. Yashoda wanted to tie the child to the rope in the house without making a fuss. If you bring a rope and put it around Balakrishna's waist, it is as short as two fingers. Another rope was brought and tied to the first. But again less than two fingers! The situation is the same if you bring all the ropes in the house and join them together. The gopis also brought ropes. The ropes are increasing but the shortage is not going away. Yashodamma did not stop trying even though she was sweating with exhaustion. Seeing the mother's struggle, Krishna felt compassion. Then the rope is enough. The Infinite Supreme Lord bowed to the mother's love. It is for this reason that Krishna got the name 'Damodara'.
It is here that a wonderful spiritual secret is revealed in those two fingers. God cannot be measured by our intellect. Cannot be fully received by force. But if called with love, if sought with devotion, He makes Himself available to the devotee. There is also a spiritual interpretation that considers those two fingers as signs of the devotee's effort and God's grace.
Looking at the same concept from another angle, two bonds 'Aham' and 'Mama' come to mind. The pride of 'I am doing it' is one, the arrogance of 'It is mine' is another. These two are the invisible ropes that bind man to everything. Trying to get God without leaving them is like trying to tie Krishna with a rope that lacks two fingers. Yashodamma has no selfishness except pure love for the child. Seeing her perseverance, love and hard work, Krishna himself became a captive. After that, the same captive Krishna pulled down the two Arjuna trees and freed the cursed sons of Kubera.
There is no such thing as a rope that can bind the Lord. The real bond is to give up our pride and reduce our attachment to external pleasures and keep Him in our hearts with love. It is surprising that the devotion that binds God, ultimately frees man from his bonds. The rope tied by Yashodamma tied Krishna's waist. Her love has captured Anant. That is the secret of these two fingers.
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