In the Mahabharata when Sisupala abused Sri Krishna in Yudhishtira's audience hall and after Sisupala was slain by Sri Krishna, a flame emerged from Sisupala's body and merged in Sri Krishna.
Yudhishtira was surprised at this phenomenon. He questioned Narada how a vile enemy of Krishna like Sisupala could have such a glorious end as the merger of his spirit in Sri Krishna.
Narada explained as follows: "Abuse or praise relates only to the body and not to the Atma. The one Supreme Paramatma dwells in all beings. That being the case, who is the cavalier and who is it that is cavilled? Who is a friend and who is an enemy? All are the same. The blood that constantly remembers God becomes an offering to God., (This is a reference to the blood flowing from Sisupala's body to the feet of Sri Krishna). Whether out of hatred or jealousy or attachment, if the Lord's name is remembered that is sufficient. Sisupala remembered Sri Krishna's name more often than many devotees. Devotees remember the Lord at the time of worship alone. Sisupala in his intense hatred of Krishna, had Krishna in his mind all the time, whether waking or sleeping. It was because of this constant remembrance of Krishna's name that Sisupala's soul could merge in Krishna."
Laymen look only at the superficial aspects of things. The Lord does not see things that way. He is free from hatred or envy, likes and dislikes. When these are attributed to the Lord they are only a reflection of one's own feelings. God is like a mirror. What you see is only a reflection of your own action and posture. God neither punishes .nor rewards any one. Punishment or reward is the outcome of your own actions.
(From the Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba)
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