The story of Shravan

The story of Shravan is an enlightening Hindu myth with a strong moral theme.

Whilst Shavran was a strong and youthful individual, his parents had grown weak and blind.

One day, Shavran's parents came to him and told them that they wanted to go on a pilgrimage.

They told their son that they needed him to be there guide through the forests, valleys and treacherous terrain.

This was a pilgimage that would take many months as India is a large country and there were many holy sites to visit.

Many people told Shavran that this pilgrimage would be impossible given the circumstances.

However, Shavran's love for his parents found a way. He built a huge set of scales and carried his parents in comfort to all of the holy sites that they wished to visit.

One of the great differences between the Eastern and Western cultures is the attitude that is adopted towards elders and, in particular, their parents. In this parable, it is clear to see Shravan's devotion to his parents. He understood how much they had given him and, when given the opportunity, he desired to return as much as he could.