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Friends : Krishna and Sudhama
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Lord Krishna and Sudhama were childhood friends
who had been at Sandipani’s Gurukula as boys. As time
passed, the friends went their separate ways. Sudhama
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and his family lived in utter poverty.
One day, Sudhama’s wife said “Why don’t you go
and meet Krishna, Lord of Dwaraka? He will surely help
you if he loves you as a friend.” Sudhama felt bad at the
thought of asking Krishna for help, but he decided to go
as he wanted to meet his beloved friend. He wanted to
carry some small gift for Krishna, so his wife gave him
a small bundle of ‘Poha’ (beaten rice or avalakki ), and
Sudhama set off on his journey.
After a tiring journey, Sudhama reached Krishna’s
palace. He waited before he went in, as he was not sure if
Krishna would remember him. Just then, Krishna rushed
forward and hugged Sudhama. He washed Sudhama’s feet
with his own hands. People were surprised and wondered
who Krishna’s poor guest was.
They chatted happily about their childhood days.
Krishna teased Sudhama saying, “What present have
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