The Story of Dhruva Bhagat: A Tale of Devotion and Determination

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a little boy named Dhruva Bhagat. Dhruva was not an ordinary boy; he was a child filled with immense courage and a heart full of devotion. He lived with his mother, Queen Suniti, in a grand palace. His father, King Uttanapada, ruled the kingdom and had another wife named Queen Suruchi. Dhruva also had a stepbrother, Prince Uttama.

Even though Dhruva was a prince, he often felt sad and lonely. His father, the king, did not pay much attention to him. King Uttanapada loved Dhruva, but Queen Suruchi wanted her son, Uttama, to be the future king. She often treated Dhruva unkindly and reminded him that only her son had the right to sit on the king’s lap and inherit the throne.

One day, Dhruva saw his stepbrother sitting on their father’s lap, and he too wanted to sit beside the king. But when he approached, Queen Suruchi stopped him and said, "Dhruva, you cannot sit on the king’s lap because you were not born to me. If you want to sit on his lap, you must pray to the gods and be born as my son in your next life!"

These harsh words broke Dhruva’s heart, and with tears in his eyes, he ran to his mother, Queen Suniti. She was a kind and loving woman, and seeing her son so upset made her very sad. She hugged Dhruva and told him, "My dear son, do not be disheartened. If you truly desire something, you must pray to Lord Vishnu. He is the protector of all and can grant you anything you wish for."

Dhruva wiped his tears and decided to follow his mother’s advice. Even though he was just a little boy, Dhruva was determined. He left the palace and journeyed into the deep forest, where he decided to meditate and pray to Lord Vishnu. 

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Dhruva faced many challenges in the forest. There were wild animals, harsh weather, and he had no food or water. But Dhruva did not give up. He kept meditating and chanting the name of Lord Vishnu with all his heart. His devotion was so strong that it reached the heavens.

Lord Vishnu, moved by the boy’s dedication, appeared before Dhruva in a brilliant light. "My dear Dhruva," said the kind lord, "I am pleased with your devotion. Ask for any blessing, and it shall be yours."

Dhruva was overjoyed to see Lord Vishnu. He had forgotten about the throne and his troubles. All he wanted was to be close to the divine. With folded hands, Dhruva said, "O Lord Vishnu, I seek your blessings. Please grant me a place at your feet, where I can serve you forever."

Lord Vishnu smiled and blessed Dhruva. "You shall be remembered forever, Dhruva. You will have a special place in the heavens, and even the stars will shine in your honor. From now on, you will be known as the Pole Star, guiding everyone who looks up at the night sky."

And so, Dhruva returned to his kingdom, where his father and everyone welcomed him with open arms. Dhruva had not only earned the love and respect of his family but also the entire kingdom. He grew up to be a wise and just king, ruling with kindness and devotion.

But even today, when we look up at the night sky, we can see the shining star named Dhruva, reminding us all of the power of devotion, determination, and the importance of never giving up on our dreams.

And thus ends the story of Dhruva Bhagat, a little boy whose faith and courage made him a star for all eternity.