In the dark night sky, there is a star that never move. People call the Pole Star. This star can be a guideline to determine the direction for sailors and fishermen on the high seas.In India, this star called Dhruva star.
Why is that? Here's the story ...
In ancient times, there lived a child together Dhruva. He lived in the woods with his mother. Dhruva mother named Queen Suniti. Yes! Dhruva was the crown prince a king!His father was King Uttanapada.
Supposedly Dhruva and his mother lived in the palace. But, because the malice of a courtiers who wanted his son would become king, Dhruva and his mother expelled from the palace.
In his life, Dhruva misses his father. But, every time the Queen Suniti comforted her,
"Dhruva, my son," said the Queen Suniti. "There is a father who loves you very much.Later, someday, you'll meet him. "
"Who is he, Mom?" Said Dhruva.
"He is Vishnu," replied the Queen Suniti.
"When can I meet her, ma'am?" Said Dhruva again.
"Later, when you've grown and become wise," said the Queen Suniti stroking the head of Dhruva.
Dhruva pensive. He actually missed a father! A few months ago, he did go to the palace.But he did not meet with his father. He even met with Suruchi, courtiers were jealous of it. Suruchi immediately expel Dhruva. And Dhruva went back to the forest.
"I do not want to wait to be an adult and Righteousness, Mom," said Dhruva later. "I want to meet with Lord Vishnu now."
Queen of Suniti know how strong the desire Dhruva.
"My son Dhruva," said Queen Suniti end. "If you really want to meet Vishnu, go. But remember, right back here so desires though only slightly reduced. "
Dhruva was very grateful for her wisdom. He then excused himself and left the mother and her hut. He continues to step further and further into the forest. Yes! Dhruva was so eager to see Lord Vishnu! Dhruva days running, but he had not yet met Vishnu.
One night, Dhruva was very tired and hungry. He lay under a large tree. In the midst of darkness, he dreamily. Pictured in the face of her mother's eyes were sad and lonely without him. But the desire Dhruva never diminished one bit. And in the darkness, suddenly someone appeared before Dhruva. That man is wise Narada.
"Little boy, what are you so late in the middle of the woods?" Asked Narada.
Then Dhruva tell her desire to meet Vishnu. Narada head nodding so the story of Dhruva completed.
"Then, come with me," said Narada then.
Since then, Dhruva follow Narada.
Dhruva Narada taught to pray and meditate. Dhruva very studious imprisoned. He sat motionless on a rock, closed his eyes, then concentrate on one thing, namely Lord Vishnu.
One day, there came a voice, "Anaklku Dhruva, I'm here."
Dhruva opened her eyes. In front of Dhruva, there stood a man. Light sheen covered the man's body. At that time Dhruva also know that the prayers had been answered. The man is Lord Vishnu. Dhruva was very excited.
"My son," said Vishnu. "You've done everything in order to meet me. You've uphold the will, and overcome all the obstacles that menghadangmu. Well, now what do you want after meeting with me? "
"Gods, I was longing for a father. My mother said that Vishnu was the father of the best in the world. I want to stay close to god, "said Dhruva. "Besides, I want my mother back to the palace. I want my mother happy, Lord. "
"All right," said Vishnu. "Your mother will return to the palace, and you will always be close to me."
Then Lord Vishnu change Dhruva into a very bright star, and put it in the sky.
Some time after Dhruva be the Pole Star, a messenger came to pick up the Queen's palace Suniti, mother of Dhruva. Uttanapada king already knew Suruchi malice. Suniti queen went back to the palace.
When night falls, the Queen Suniti always taking the time to wave toward the Pole Star, which was then known is the incarnation of Dhruva. Dhruva was waving a hand with beautiful twinkling.
Pole Star was never changed, unlike other stars who always turns to appear in the sky.Pole Star was there throughout the year, as a symbol of the desire is so strong, that desire Dhruva met with Lord Vishnu.
Story Pole Star | Fairy tale (END)
