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Krishna welcoming Sudama, from a Bhagavata Purana

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मेरे तो आज साचे राखे हरी साचे

Mere To Aaj Sache Rakhe Hari Sache

Mirabai
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मेरे तो आज साचे राखे हरी साचे। सुदामा अति सुख पायो दरिद्र दूर करी॥ मे०॥१॥ साचे लोधि कहे हरी हाथ बंधाये। मारखाधी ते खरी॥ मे०॥२॥ साच बिना प्रभु स्वप्नामें न आवे। मरो तप तपस्या करी॥ मे०॥३॥ मीरा कहे प्रभू गिरिधर नागर। बल जाऊं गडी गडीरे॥ मे०॥४॥

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Krishna welcoming Sudama, from a Bhagavata Purana

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Krishna welcoming Sudama, from a Bhagavata Purana

This exquisite miniature folio captures one of the most tender and emotionally stirring episodes from the Bhagavata Purana, illustrating the profound reunion between Lord Krishna and his childhood friend Sudama. Sudama, impoverished and humble, approaches the opulent palace of Dwarka, carrying only a modest bundle of beaten rice as a gift for his divine friend. Upon seeing him, Lord Krishna abandons all royal protocol, rushing barefoot to embrace Sudama with tears of unconditional love. In this painted moment, the barriers of wealth and status dissolve entirely, revealing the eternal power of true devotion and spiritual kinship. The delicate brushwork and soft color palette reflect the lyrical grace of Indian miniature painting traditions, where divine affection is rendered with deeply human warmth and reverence.

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