2. KRISHNA - KUCHELA
Guruvayur Temple, a renowned Sri Krishna
Temple in Kerala, celebrates Kuchela Dinam in honor of Kuchela or Sudama, a friend and
ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Our epics defined true friendship long before
friendship day came into existence. Read on to know how Lord Sri Krishna taught
us the value of friendship years ago.
Kuchela married a woman by name susheela and
started a family. However, he could not afford to even feed his family. One
day, susheela reminded him about his friendship with Lord Krishna and asked him
to seek the Lord’s help.
When he reached the palace, the royal
gatekeepers did not allow him inside as he was dressed in rags. One guard took
pity on Kuchela and told Sri Krishna about his arrival.
– a story of true friendship
Guruvayur Temple, a renowned Sri Krishna
Temple in Kerala, celebrates Kuchela Dinam in honor of Kuchela or Sudama, a friend and
ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Our epics defined true friendship long before
friendship day came into existence. Read on to know how Lord Sri Krishna taught
us the value of friendship years ago.
Legend
As per
the Bhagavata Purana, Lord Sri Krishna studied at the ashram of Guru Sandipan
along with Kuchela, a poor brahmin boy.
The two
became close friends and shared mutual respect. They parted ways after
finishing their studies at the ashram.
While Sri Krishna ruled the Kingdom of
Dwaraka, Kuchela remained as a poor brahmin.
Kuchela married a woman by name susheela and
started a family. However, he could not afford to even feed his family. One
day, susheela reminded him about his friendship with Lord Krishna and asked him
to seek the Lord’s help.
Having very little provisions in the kitchen,
Susheela gave Kuchela a small bag of beaten rice and asked him to gift it to
Sri Krishna. Kuchela started off for dwaraka with a hope that his family’s condition
would improve after meeting Lord Krishna.
When he reached the palace, the royal
gatekeepers did not allow him inside as he was dressed in rags. One guard took
pity on Kuchela and told Sri Krishna about his arrival.
He then washed Kuchela’s feet with water and
seated him comfortably in the palace. Kuchela was hesitant to offer the bag of
beaten rice to the Lord as he considered it to be a small gift.
Sri Krishna
sensed that Kuchela had brought the bag and asked him about it. Kuchela
reluctantly gave the beaten rice to the Lord who savored every grain. Kuchela
was too embarrassed to ask Sri Krishna anything and left the palace empty
handed.
However, the great Lord knew what his friend
was going through and with his powers transformed Kuchela’s hut into a palace
filled with riches. A stunned Kuchela thanked Sri Krishna and remained his
ardent devotee.
Values of
the story :
1. Friendships should always be selfless.
2. Habit of Dependency in friendship is
not good.
3. A real friend helps his/her friend
without asking.
4. We should value the relation at every
stage of life.
5. Real richness lies in respecting the individuals
but not their wealth.
Source : https://www.onlinetemple.com/blogs/updates/16323980-krishna-and-kuchela-a-story-of-true-friendship
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