Dhruva's Rigorous Penance

 2. How Rigorous was Dhruva’s Penance?


Dhruva went to a place called Madhuvana, near Mathura to do penance. Holding the beautiful form of Srihari in his mind he began the penance. 


During the first month he ate: 

Kapila ( Wood apple) and Jujube fruit at the end of every 3rd day 


Second Month:

Blades of grass and leaves every 6th day  


Third Month:

Water alone on the 9th day 


Fourth Month:

Inhaling air 


Fifth Month:

Remained motionless 


All three worlds began to shake. Earth pressed by his one foot leaned to one side. Dhruva has identified himself with Srihari and hence there was a sudden stoppage of breath in Gods.


Gods couldn't bear the heat of Dhruva's penance. They sought Srihari's help, and ultimately, Srihari gave darshan to Dhruva.


What can we learn from Dhruva?

Commitment towards our goal. The goal should be Dharmic. It should not harm anyone.

    


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