The gods and goddesses are aspects and powers of the One Supreme Divine. There are the four original gods who represents each an aspect of the Divine. Brahma is Existence, Vishnu is Consciousness, Shiva is Force, Krishna is Bliss. From each of these gods several emanations emerge as so many beings and powers that work on different planes, each with his own function. These gods are fixed in the evolutionary ladder, unlike man who can ascend through the domain of the gods to the very Supreme. Man can, through Yoga, assume even the status of a god, a demigod so to say. They are all a complex organisation and a close-knit community whose main work is to help creation move towards the Divine, towards the Light and the Right.
Sri Krishna himself confirms in the Gita that he grants the desires of those who seek the satisfaction of desires from him whereas he gives freedom from ignorance and desires to those who seek Him through bhakti and surrender. And to those who are ever engaged in His Work and Yoga, he takes care of all their material needs and spiritual wellbeing.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
