Sudama was a Brahmin childhood friend of Shri Krishna from Mathura, the story of whose visit to Dwaraka to meet Krishna is mentioned in the Bhagavat Purana.

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Sudama was a Brahmin childhood friend of Shri Krishna from Mathura, the story of whose visit to Dwaraka to meet Krishna is mentioned in the Bhagavat Purana. Sudama was from a poor family. Krishna was from the royal family. But this difference in social status did not come in the way of their friendship. They lost contact over the years and while Krishna became a military leader and King of great repute at Dwaraka, Sudama stayed as a humble and somewhat impoverished villager. Some time later when Sudama was going through some bad times, his wife Sushila reminded him of his friendship with Krishna. Though initially reluctant to go to his friend for help, Sudama finally agrees to go. He leaves with nothing but some beaten rice tied in a cloth as a present. He remembers that beaten rice is Krishna's favorite and decided to give this as a gift to the Lord.

Krishna is greatly pleased to see his old friend. He treats him with much love. Overwhelmed by all this, Sudama forgets to ask what he actually came for. But the Lord realises what His friend needs, and the Lord's consort Rukmini, incarnation of Lakshmi, gifts him with his desires. When Sudama finally returns to his home, he finds a palatial mansion instead of the hut he had left.

Sudama is not mentioned anywhere in the scriptures except for The story of Sudama being very popular in Bhagavat Purana. This shows Lord does not differentiate between people based on their financial status and he will reward devotion always. Another moral taught is that God will provide for all your good deeds. It also teaches us not to trade bhakti for anything in return. Sudama did not ask Krishna for anything. Despite being poor Sudama had given Krishna everything he had (poha); in return the Lord gave Sudama everything he needed. We learn here how God rewards true persons. Krishna did not reward Sudama just because he was a friend. Sudama spent all of his time and effort in cultural efforts befitting a true person which explained why he was financially not well off. This included teaching religion, moral duties, and spreading spirituality through society. It is for this effort that Krishna rewards Sudama's family with wealth so that Sudama may continue to do that work. 💖🍁💖
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