| Great Devotees |
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| Biographies of Great Indians & Hindus |
DHRUVA |
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| "Are You
Worthy.?" The King did not even look at Dhruva standing nearby. Poor boy! Dhruva was very eager to sit on the father's lap like Uttama. He put his hand on Uttanapada's lap. Suruchi flared up. Her eyes seemed to send forth sparks of anger. The King also noticed her angrily glaring at Dhruva. He, too, felt pity for the boy. Yet, on one side there was the natural desire of his little son; on the other side was his beloved queen glaring at Dhruva like a provoked lioness. He did not dare to face her anger. So he was silent. Suruchi could not control her anger. She stormed at the child. "YOU fellow, how dare you presume to aspire to sit on the King's lap? You were not born, as my sons are you worthy of touching the throne? If you aspire after the throne, perform tapas; Pray to God and be born as my son. Only then can you be like Uttama. Stand back! Otherwise you will have to be pushed out. Get out!" she said scornfully. |
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