From the day Sukanya became the wife of Chyavana Maharshi, she served him with utmost care and devotion. Her attitude and service rendered by her to the sage were praised even by Devaas, Kinnaraas, Gandarvaas, Yakshaas etc.
She gave bath to Maharshi in pure warm water three times a day. After bath she made him sit on the smooth bark of mango tree. Then prepared everything he needed for his pooja and worship of Devi. After that she fed him with ripe and delicious fruits she gathered from the forest trees. After food, gave him betel leaves. Evenings she massaged her feet. After the evening prayers, she will make him sleep in a comfortable bed made from tree barks and soft leaves. Eating the left over food, she will also rest until early morning to wake him up for the next day's routine. She never complained or never appeared unhappy or tired.
After several years, one day, Aswini Devaas, twin brothers who were the physicians of Devaas visited that forest. They were surprised to see Sukanya there and wanted to test her chastity or paathivrathyam. They told her:
"Hey Devi Sukanye! Why are you wasting your precious youth by serving this old, blind man in the forest? You can marry one of us and enjoy all the pleasures of heaven."
Sukanya told them:
"I am the dharmapathni or dutiful wife of Chyavana Maharshi. I will not forget my dharmam as his trusted and loving wife. You are Devaas and why are you persuading me to do adharmam? Even though he is old and blind, he means everything to me. So please do not bother me any more."
Aswini Devas were very pleased to see Sukanya's love and devotion for the sage and wanted to offer her a boon.
We will see what boon Aswini Devaas gave to Sukanya and how that changed her and her husband's life.
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