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Sudama: The True Devotee of Krishna

Sudama was Lord Krishna's childhood friend and classmate. They had both studied at the Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain together. Sudama came from an impoverished Brahmin family while Krishna was a king, but they shared a strong bond of true friendship. The famous tale tells of how Sudama humbly visited Krishna with only beaten rice as a gift, and was astonished upon returning home to find that Krishna had gifted him a palace in reciprocation of his pure devotion and friendship. Sudama is remembered as an example of a true devotee who lived simply and without desires for material gains.

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Sudama: The True Devotee of Krishna

Sudama was Lord Krishna's childhood friend and classmate. They had both studied at the Sandipani Ashram in Ujjain together. Sudama came from an impoverished Brahmin family while Krishna was a king, but they shared a strong bond of true friendship. The famous tale tells of how Sudama humbly visited Krishna with only beaten rice as a gift, and was astonished upon returning home to find that Krishna had gifted him a palace in reciprocation of his pure devotion and friendship. Sudama is remembered as an example of a true devotee who lived simply and without desires for material gains.

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BHAKTA SUDAMA

Presented By : Amisha Shrivastav


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INTRODUCTION

 Sudama was born in the 17th


century & was from Porbandar.

 Sudama was born in Brahmin


Varna (Caste).

 His father's name was Matuka


and his mother was Rochana
Devi.

 His wife’s name was Susheela


and they had 2 sons.
EDUCATION

 Sudama and Krishna had studied together at the Sandipani Ashram


in Ujjain.

 In Ujjain, Lord Shri Krishna, along with his brother Balram and
friend Sudama, had gained knowledge of sixty-four arts from
Maharishi Sandipani.

 He received this complete education in 126 days .


TRUE FRIENDSHIP

 Sudama and Krishna had studied


together in Ujjain.
 Sudama was Lord Krishna's classmate
and a very intimate friend.
 Lord Krishna was a King. Sudama was
an impoverished poor Brahmin
THE FAMOUS KRISHNA
SUDAMA TALE

• Sudama went to meet his old friend. Sudama asked the gate guardians to let him.

• The Guardian told Krishna about Sudama’s Arrival at Gate. Then Lord Krishna ran to the gate
leaving everything.

• Krishna welcomed Sudama with a shower of flowers with much love.

• He washed Sudama’s feet  together with his own hands.

• Sudama had brought beaten rice as a gift for his friend.

• Sudama left the palace next morning with no gift from Krishna, later he was astonished to see a
palace in place of his old hut.
LIFESTYLE

• In due course of time, Sudama got married to Susheela and became a


householder.

• Sudama never had any interest in accumulating wealth. He was happy to


live frugally, desiring no material gains.

• He accepted his financial status and preferred to spend time in the


contemplation of the Supreme Godhead.

• He had not much money to spare for his wife and children. There were
many times when the family did not even get two square meals.
TRUE DEVOTEE

•  It is believed that Sudama took the birth on


 earth to be ready to meet Krishna and
participate altogether in His deeds.

• He was indeed a pure and spiritual Brahman.

• He is also believed to  be a true devotee of Lord


Vishnu. 
SUDAMA TEMPLE

•  Sudama Mandir is the only temple in India to be


dedicated to the childhood friend and devotee of
Lord Krishna, Sudama.

• The temple's architecture is simple yet imposing.


TEACHINGS FROM SUDAMA

• He teaches us the true meaning and


value of Friendship in this world.

• God Always rewards True Persons.

• He never demand anything in


reciprocation of his Devotion and
Bhakti for God.
THANK YOU

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