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you brought for me?” When Sudhama was a little shy to
give him the bundle of poha, Krishna said, “The gift that
you bring with such love means more to me than the
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most expensive gift in the world.” Thus saying, he pulled
out the little bundle from Sudhama’s hands and opened
it. “Oh! It’s poha, my favourite food” he said and started
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eating it with joy.
Sudhama spent the night at the palace and returned
home the next morning. He realized that he did not ask
Krishna for any help, but was very happy at the treatment
he had been given. But what was he going to tell his wife?
Sudhama was in for a surprise. As he neared his
house he saw that his old hut was transformed into a
beautiful, big house. His wife and children came out to
welcome him dressed in fine clothes. It was then that
Sudhama realised that all this wealth was because of
Lord Krishna and the friendship they shared.
Hard Work :
Work hard to acquire knowledge, skills and wisdom.
Swami Vivekananda
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