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Rama and Krishna as avatars of Vishnu; Valmiki, the Bhagavatas and Kali
Book 4 · The Ramayana: Rama, Ravana and the others Also: Gods, creation and other worlds
Are Ram and Krishna Avtars of Vishnu? It is possible, I have no objection to it. But when we read the Ramayana of Valmiki, Valmiki Rishi said Ramachandra that he is the incarnation of Parbrahm Parmeshwar. And he considered the king to be the form of Vishnu, and he was a king. So he can also be called the incarnation of Vishnu. Regarding Krishna, there are three Bhaagwatas. Shrimad Bhaagwat, Devi Bhaagwat and Mahabhaagwat. So the two bhaagavatas, the Devi bhaagavata and the Mahabhaagavata, it is said that Kali himself incarnated as Krishna. That can also be true, because whatever is written in the Bhaagavat, as a Hindu, we accept it to be true.
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Krishna remains Krishna; apply the Gita
Book 4 · The Bhagavad Gita Also: Living well: emotions, love, family, work and money, Gods, creation and other worlds
And then Krishna is Krishna, whether we believe him to be Vishnu or Kali, he will always be Shri Krishna for us. and the great teachings that he gave in the form of the Gita, we should apply them to life. This will be the biggest example of devotion, that the teachings that he gave, which are available in the form of the Gita, we should apply them to life. This should be one example of true devotion.