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It is a tendency with us to expect a reciprocation of our love placed in somebody, to the same measure. Not just that, we even wish that nobody else becomes more beloved to that person, than us. Is that possible? But Brother! Love is not won with a lawsuit or a right, it is a natural feeling. It is a feeling that springs from within.
Satyabhama also had the feeling in mind that Sri Krishna should not love anybody more than her. So she said to Krishna, "It is true that Arjuna is a great archer, but does it mean you should be chanting his name all the while?" Krishna only smiled in reply. He thought that time alone will answer her question.
It so happened after some time that Arjuna had dozed off on a bed. Not far from him, Krishna and Satyabhama were busy talking. Suddenly, Krishna happened to look at Arjuna. Arjuna's long hair was trailing on to the floor. On seeing that, Krishna told Satyabhama, "Go Satyabhama! Straighten Arjuna's hair and place them on the bed. Be careful, that he doesn't wake up!"
Brothers! What love Krishna had for Arjuna?!
Satyabhama went to Arjuna. She very carefully picked up his hair and as she was about to place them on the bed, she abruptly stopped. She seemed to be stunned and unable to move for a while. Krishna saw it all and understood. When Satyabhama came, Krishna smiling to himself, asked her, "Satyabhama! What took you so long? It should not have taken you more than a moment. What happened to you?"
"O Lord! It was a great surprise."
"Why, what happened?"
"O Lord! When I picked up his hair and was about to place them on the bed, I heard a chant of 'Sri Krishna' 'Sri Krishna' emanating from them. I was stunned."
"Was that so, Satyabhama? Did you really hear it?"
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