Sakshi Gopal (Children's Story Book)
Once there lived in Vidyanaga two Brahmins. They decided to go on a pilgrimage. One brahmin was young and poor. The other was old and wealthy.
First they visited Gaya, then Kashi, then Prayag. With great joy they went on to Mathura. From there they visited the twelve forests of Vrindavan and bathed in the Yamuna River.
The young poor brahmin boy took care of the old wealthy brahmin very well.
The old brahmin was very pleased with the young man's services. "You have served me better than my own son", he said. "I did not grow tired during our entire journey".
The old brahmin continued: "In return I promise you my daughter in marriage."
"Dear sir," the young man said, "I am not at all aristocratic or educated, and I am very poor. I am not a suitable husband for your daughter."
"I served you to please Lord Krishna for He likes to see His devotees serving the brahmins. Besides you cannot give me your daughter without the consent of your friends and relatives."
The old man assured him that no one could make him change his mind.
The young man turned around and pointed towards the Gopal ji temple...
"If you are fully determined to give your daughter to me, please say so before the deity of Gopal. He will be my witness..."
Dedicated to
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Illustrations by Vijaya Govinda Das
Published by Sri Vaikuntha Enterprises |
