Mythological short stories on friendship every kid should know

During their childhood, Lord Krishna and Sudama were sent to fetch wood. Suddenly it started to rain and both the friends took shelter under a tree. During this time, both of them felt hungry. Sudama had a few chickpeas with him. When Krishna said he was hungry, Sudama initially hesitated to share the food with him. But eventually he shared those chickpeas with Krishna.

Lord Krishna thanked Sudama for those chickpeas and said they were his favorite snacks.

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Many years later, Sudama who was now a poor Brahmin came for help to Lord Krishna who was the king of Dwarka. Sudama was forced by his wife to seek help from Lord Krishna since she had known a lot about their friendship. A reluctant Sudama hence came to Dwarka to seek financial help from his friend.

He was living a life of penury and had nothing to offer his friend except a few chickpeas which he remembered were Lord Krishna's favorites.

After reaching Dwarka, Lord Krishna not only treated him well, he also blessed him with wealth.

Our culture speaks in volume about the eternal friendship of Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama. Their friendship teaches us how the bond between friends should not rely on caste, status, and age and instead should depend on respect, love and trust for each other.

Lord Krishna's friendship with Draupadi echoes with respect and mutual love which transcends all barriers.

A sakha to Draupadi, Lord Krishna saved the grace and dignity of his sakhi during the vastraharan, when Kaurava prince Dushasana disgraced Draupadi by disrobing her.

The story dates back to when Lord Krishna was wounded by the Sudarshan chakra. It is said that while Subhadra, his own sister was looking for a cloth to bandage his wounded finger, Draupadi tore a part of her saree and quickly wrapped it around his finger.

Lord Krishna remembered this act of kindness of Draupadi and when she was disrobed by Kauravas, Lord Krishna saved her dignity by sending immeasurable clothes to drape her.

Lord Krishna's devotion for his Sakhi is always told in reference.

When Lord Sita was abducted by demon king Ravana, and Lord Rama and Lord Lakshamana were wandering in the forest looking for him, they were sighted by monkey king or vanara king Sugriva, who was infact hiding from his powerful brother Bali in the Rishyamuka mountain.

Sugriva then sent Hanuman to verify their identities. After confirming their identities, and getting to know each other's situation both the parties decided to help each other.

Lord Rama helped Sugriva get back his kingdom, whereas Sugriva helped him to rescue Lord Sita from the captivity of Ravana.

This friendship is the perfect example of being a rock solid support for friends during times of distress.

This friendship has a pivotal reference in mythological scriptures. It is an example of a friendship that is entirely based on loyalty.

During a competition held between Pandavas and Kauravas in Hastinapur, Arjuna-the third Pandava brother-emerged victorious. Seeing the audience showering praises for Arjuna, Karna who was secretly watching the competition could not control the feeling of competency. He came forward to challenge Arjuna.

However, when Guru Dronacharya asked him about his identity he was tongue tied. He was raised by a couple who belonged to lower caste though he was secretly born to Kunti, the mother of Pandavas.

Seeing the passion in Karna and to know someone better who could come forward and challenge Arjuna, Kaurava prince Duryodhana came forward and announced him as King of Anga and his best friend. However, Guru Dronacharya did not allow him to participate in the competition.

Although Karna did not get a chance to compete Arjuna, the gesture of Duryodhana touched him. When he asked Duryodhana about a return for the favor he showed towards him, Duryodhana asked him to remain as a loyal friend forever.

From that time till date, Karna is hailed as the friend every human should have.