Of the two Avatars, born at different ages
One was an idealist, and the other a realist
One was a gentleman, and the other a statesman
Exemplary were their selflessness and equanimity
Well-grounded and known for humility
One was a straight line follower, like an addict
The other was known to have taken twisted routes
One was more attached, and the other more detached
One was seemingly more righteous than the other
One is known for the establishment of dharma
The other’s forte was destroying adharma
One lacked the aggressiveness of a strategic thinker
The other had the boldness of a master strategist
One is portrayed as a family man, the other a wanderer
Traditional myths and tales are the sources of their stories
Not available are credible methods
To cross check the facts and establish the truths
Intuitive judgement, often, remains the only method
To riposte the most contemporary question
Who among the two is more contemporary?