| SM01-Krishnar&HunchbackGirl |
| Inspiration from Siruvar Malar in Tamil |
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Baghavan Sri Krishnar and his brother Balaramar had just left the
shop of a flower merchant when they came across a hunchbacked girl
carrying a vessel filled with sandalwood paste. Krishnar had a
mischievous idea to engage in a playful conversation with the
hunchback girl to amuse his friends. Sri Krishnar smiled and spoke
to the girl, "Dear young girl, may I ask who you are and where you
are taking this sandalwood paste? I believe it would be only right
for you to offer me some of it. If you are willing to share, I
assure you that auspicious things will come your way."
The omniscient God Krishnar had prior knowledge of the hunchback
girl even before their encounter. By requesting sandalwood paste, he
aimed to convey that serving an asura (a non-god or demon) like
Kamsan was futile. More significantly, serving Krishnar and
Balaramar would cleanse her of all sins.
In response, the girl addressed Krishnar, "Dear Blue-colored
handsome God, I supply Kamsan with sandalwood paste daily. Kamsan
has always been pleased with my service because I provide the finest
sandalwood paste. Now, I understand that you and your brother are
the most deserving recipients of this paste, and no one else is as
deserving as you."
The hunchback girl was deeply captivated by the divine beauty of
Krishnar and Balaramar, admiring their radiant forms, enchanting
eyes, and every other aspect of their divine bodies. With great
devotion and satisfaction, she began to apply the sandalwood paste
to their bodies. Remarkably, this application of paste enhanced the
duo's already divine beauty, filling Krishnar with even greater joy,
pondering how he could reward her.
Baghavan Sri Krishnar, as he gently pressed on the feet of the
hunchback girl, supported her chin, and in one fluid motion,
straightened her hunched back. As her posture became upright, she
stood there transformed into a stunning young woman. At the mere
touch of Sri Krishnar's hands, she underwent a remarkable
transformation, drawing Krishnar closer to her with her unwavering
devotion, just as other devotees had done before. This incident
serves as a testament to the fact that those who serve Sri Krishnar
with devotion attain the highest state.
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