Pāhonoa te oro

In the ancient Treta Yug, King Swarnabhoj ruled from a magnificent golden throne in his palace of gold and silver. His wise minister, Neelratna, served him with great devotion and intelligence. But Neelratna's heart longed for something greater than wealth and power. In a dark room filled with lamps, he sat in deep meditation before an idol of Goddess Lakshmi. With intense devotion, he chanted her name as flickering candlelight cast shadows around him. One day, Neelratna made the ultimate sacrif