[Hindu] Son of king Uttanapada and Suneethi. The king Uttaanapada was very fond of his second wife Suruchi and used to ill-treat Suneethi, Dhruva's mother. One day when Dhruva was five-years old, his step-brother was sitting on his father's lap. Dhruva also yearned to sit there. But his step-mother prevented him and dragged him aside. She spoke rude words to Dhruva saying "If you had wanted to sit on your father's lap, you should have been borne by me instead of by your mother. At least now, pray to Lord Vishnu, so that He will make this happen" Dhruva was deeply hurt by the insult caused by his stepmother and her loathsome words. He went to his mother, weeping profusely. His mother consoled him and advised him to take his step-mother's words seriously, ie., pray to Lord Vishnu as he is the only saviour of all beings. Dhruva left the kingdom and left for forests, with a determined mind to see God and attain a really higher position. On the way, he was met by Sage Narada who gave him...
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