In English
had a number of, disciples, of whom 13 were considered important. Of these, four were the closest to the Master. They were , , and . The first three chose to study the scriptures under their , but the last one said that he would be most happy just serving the . asked him what service he wanted to perform. The disciple replied that he wanted to wash the 's clothes and have them ready for the each day. The other three would ridicule him for choosing only service to the , while they were learning the great scriptures, but the fourth disciple was not at all bothered by that. Every day he used to take the 's clothes to the middle of the river so that they could be washed in the purest water available. One day there was a flood and he was caught in the middle of the river. He was not worried about losing his life, but he was greatly concerned about getting the clothes to the , in time. He began rushing across the river, which was now in spate. Wherever he placed his foot a stone lotus sprang up. Thus he got the name of . When he brought the clothes to the , the was so pleased with the disciple's devotion that he showered his Grace on him, and immediately became a great scholar. This is the greatness of service to the and the Grace it can evoke from him.