Dear friends,
time it is now to hearken to the heartwarming tale of Sudama,
Who had for his
childhood and bosom friend none other than Lord Krishna.
But while the
little Krishna became King of Dwaraka, as ordained by destiny,
Sudama, the poor
Brahmin lived nearby with his family in abject poverty.
It never once
occurred to Sudama to approach for help Krishna the king,
But when his
children starved, his wife goaded him to ask for something.
Thus it was that
Sudama reluctantly ventured to meet his dear friend Krishna,
Carrying with
him only a rag- wrapped gift of flat rice
Poha!
The Divine King Krishna knew his friend was at his palace gate,
Came running
barefoot to greet him, leaving beholders in amazement agape.
Embracing his
dear school friend, he, with the queen took him inside and made him rest,
Washing his feet
and showering him with love, they made Sudama feel like a privileged guest.
Recalling
happily their younger days, the two friends forgot the passage of time,
Reluctant to
seek favors, Sudama realized he was returning without a dime.
But when he
reached his place, his hut was nowhere to be found,
Then seeing his
wife coming out of a palatial house, he was spellbound.
Showered,
unbidden, with great wealth and now rid of hardship,
The Sudama
couple realized the meaning of true love and friendship.