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What is the name of the wife of Sudama?


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Answer: Susheela

  • Susheela was the wife of Sudama.
  • Sudama was a childhood friend of the Hindu deity Krishna. His story is recorded in the Bhagavata Purana, about his visit to Dwaraka to visit Krishna.
  • Krishna and Sudama studied together at Sandipani Ashram, although both of them were of different varnas. Krishna belonged to the royal family.
  • Krishna had become a powerful ruler who had established his kingdom in Dwaraka, Sudama was an impoverished man, facing lots of hardships in raising his children.
  • Susheela (wife of Sudama) reminded her husband of his friendship with Krishna and requested him to seek the help of Krishna.
  • Despite the differences in socio-economic status Krishna helped Sudama and helped him to come out of his poverty and bestowed him with many gifts.

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