In English
Parent’s Service Is Paramount
I am sure you are all aware of ’s story. was fully engaged in the service of his parents. One day he was immersed in pressing his old father’s feet and legs to make him sleep well. At that time, Lord had come. But did not move out to greet Him. Then spoke to him thus, “Dear! I came with the intention of granting you my . But you are not giving proper attention to Me; and you continued to serve your parents.” Then said, “It is 18 years since I was born. Have you visited me at least once during this period? On the other hand, my parents have brought me up even while they were undergoing hardships. I cannot leave such parents and attend to you who had come for giving a moment’s .” Then was very much pleased and said, “Dear! You had put the dictum ‘, ’ into practice. I am present in your father and mother as well. Therefore you first attend to them. I shall wait here until you finish your services to them.” showed him a brick that was lying outside the house and asked to make Himself comfortable on the brick until he came.