The Greatness of Lord Krishna

           Jo gareeb son hit karen dhanya ‘Rahim’ tay log

             Kahaan Sudama bapuro Krishn mitaai jog 

                                 (Raheem)

Great are those, says Rahim, who show affection and kindness to the poor and helpless. 

Consider the disparity between humble Sudama and Lord Krishna, the King of Dwarka.

Was poor Sudama truly a match for Krishna's friendship?

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Most people change after acquiring wealth, power, and status. 

Once they attain authority, they seek to associate only with the wealthy and influential, often looking down upon their old, ordinary, and impoverished friends and relatives, viewing any continued association with them as beneath their dignity.

However, great are those who remain unchanged despite gaining wealth and power, continuing to cherish their old friends and relatives with the same affection as before.

There was no longer any equality between Krishna and Sudama.

Krishna had become a king, whereas Sudama remained impoverished. Could he possibly be considered Krishna's equal in any way? 

And yet, Krishna did not forget his childhood friend Sudama, nor did his attitude toward him change.

Even after becoming a king, he honored their old friendship and affection just as he always had.

Krishna did not pity Sudama merely because he was poor and helpless, nor did he ask him to wait outside at the main gate of the palace. Instead, he ran barefoot to welcome him personally. He brought him inside, seated him on his own throne, and washed Sudama's mud-covered feet with his own hands. 

This is true greatness; this is what constitutes nobility of spirit.

Lord Krishna's greatness did not stem from being a mighty king. 

His greatness lies in the fact that, despite being a Maharaja, he embraced his impoverished friend in public without any hesitation. He seated him on a high throne and ensured that Sudama never felt inferior because of the disparity in their status. He discreetly helped him with wealth and clothing, never making him feel obligated or indebted.

Krishna's greatness also does not stem merely from his role as the Jagat-Guru (Universal Teacher) or the fact that he had millions of followers.

Rather, it lies in the fact that even after Arjuna became his disciple after receiving the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna continued to serve as his charioteer.

Krishna saw no indignity in serving as a charioteer for his own disciple.

While Krishna imparted profound philosophies - such as Sankhya Shastra, Yoga, Gyan, and Bhakti Yoga through the Bhagavad  Gita, he also inspired the world through his actions. 

By embodying humility and a gentle nature, he demonstrated how one can practice Karma Yoga while remaining ever humble. 

                      "Rajan Sachdeva"