Sudama, who was from a poor priestly family, was Krishna's friend in 'school' when they were growing up. They served their teacher together. Krishna became king and Sudama remained a poor priest observing religious duties. Pressed by his wife, Sudama started on a journey to his old friend Krishna. As gift he could take with him only a handful of parched rice flakes borrowed from a neighbor. Krishna greeted and treated well his old but poor friend and immensely enjoyed the rice flakes lovingly brought by Sudama. Sudama was mighty pleased and never thought of asking for a favour for which his wife had sent him. On returning home, however, he found it transformed into prosperity. - from Amzon