ShabriShe lived alone. Her Guru had told her, that Sri Ram would one day visit her cottage. Shabri would decorate her cottage with beautiful flowers every day, hoping that that would be the wonderful day, that Sri Ram would visit her. |
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One day Ram arrived at her village, as he traveled, far and wide, in his search for Sita. And He did visit Shabri cottage. Shabri was beside herself with joy. She made him sit and brought a plate of berries for him to eat. She wanted to make sure that they were sweet. It is popularly believed that she tasted the berries before giving them to Sri Ram to eat. And you know what? Sri Ram ate them with great relish. Sri Ram was happy at the faith and love that Shabri possessed. The people in the village were appalled at Shabri’s audacity, but could say nothing to Sri Ram. They requested Sri Ram to restore the water that had dried up in the well of the village. Sri Ram said that, that would happen if Shabri bathed in the water of the well, first. Shabri did. And fresh water returned to the dry well! |
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