The Story of Krishna Eating One Grain of Rice (Akshaya Patra Miracle)
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This story teaches us that when we remember God with complete faith, He comes to help us.
Story
Once, the five Pandavas were living in exile after losing everything in a game of dice. They faced many challenges, but they did not lose hope. One day, Sage Durvasa, known for his temper and divine wisdom, decided to visit them unexpectedly, along with his many disciples.
Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, was very worried as there was very little food to offer such an esteemed sage and his followers. Draupadi had the Akshaya Patra, a magical bowl that gave unlimited food, but only until Draupadi had eaten her meal. That day, she had already finished eating. So the bowl was empty.
In her state of distress, Draupadi remembered Krishna, her dear friend. She prayed sincerely, asking for help, knowing that he was always there when she needed him. She closed her eyes and prayed, “Krishna, please help me.” Krishna appeared before her and said, "Draupadi, I am hungry, bring forth the Akshaya Patra!"
Draupadi reached for the magical pot, the Akshaya Patra, which never ran out of food as long as she had not eaten from it. However, when she examined the pot closely, she discovered that it only contained a single grain of rice left.
Feeling disheartened, Draupadi looked at Krishna, who smiled reassuringly. He said, "Even one grain of rice offered with love and devotion can nourish the universe." With that, Krishna took the grain of rice and ate it with great delight.
In that moment, the divine energy from Krishna infused the rice with extraordinary power. The miracle happened! As Krishna ate the single grain, all of Sage Durvasa’s disciples felt completely full as if they had eaten a grand feast!. They told the sage, “We cannot eat anything more! We are too full!”
Durvasa smiled and said, “This is Krishna’s miracle. Let us leave!”. Draupadi breathed with relief. She folded her hands. “Thank you, Krishna. You always protect us.”
Krishna said. “When you call me with a true heart, I will always be there.”
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The sage and his disciples realised that true wealth comes not from what we have, but from the love and faith we share. Through this miraculous event, Krishna taught everyone that even the smallest offering, made from the heart, can have a tremendous impact.
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