The meeting of Lord Krishna and Sudama (also known as Shudama) is a well-known episode from Hindu mythology, specifically from the Puranas. Sudama was a poor Brahmin and a childhood friend of Krishna. Despite their different life paths—Krishna becoming a king and Sudama remaining impoverished—they maintained their friendship. In a state of dire poverty, Sudama’s wife urged him to visit Krishna and seek his help. Sudama, though hesitant, decided to visit Krishna, bringing with him a humble gift o