What is shabari?

Shabari is a character from the Indian epic Ramayana. She is a devout woman who lived in the forests of Dandakaranya and devoted her life to serving Lord Rama. Shabari is known for her unwavering faith and devotion to Lord Rama, to whom she offers wild berries that she has tasted first to ensure they are sweet and ripe. Lord Rama accepts her offering with love and blesses her. Shabari's story teaches the importance of devotion, faith, and selflessness in the path of spirituality. She is often regarded as a symbol of pure devotion and unwavering faith in Hindu mythology.