Long ago, during their exile, Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana were wandering through the forests. One day, while searching for Mother Sita, they arrived at the ashram of an elderly woman named Shabari, who was filled with devotion.
Shabari was a tribal woman who had dedicated her life to the worship of Lord Rama. She would wait for his arrival every day and decorate her ashram to welcome him. When Lord Rama and Lakshmana arrived at Shabari's ashram, Shabari was overjoyed.
Shabari had collected berries for Lord Rama. However, she was concerned that some of the berries might be sour or unripe. So, she tasted each berry herself and only offered the sweet and ripe ones to Lord Rama.
Lord Rama understood Shabari's devotion and love, and he graciously accepted the berries she had tasted. Shabari's selfless devotion and her unwavering love for Lord Rama made this event unique.
The story of Shabari's tasted berries teaches us that true devotion and love for God surpass any external form, caste, or status. Lord Rama honored Shabari's love and devotion and appreciated her simplicity and selfless service.