Passage 12

In English

The story of and the

Once upon a time, King called an assembly of great scholars. Famous and logicians came from all over the realm. The assembly was composed of such giants that there was no room at all for ordinary people to enter in. The daily meetings were presided over by King himself, and of the highly select group in attendance, only the most outstanding and accomplished were given the opportunity to speak and present their views. It was to this magnificent and august assembly that , young in age, devoid of formal scholarship and twisted in physical form, sought to gain admission. But who would permit to enter? He did not have any credentials or any recommendation whatsoever. The only help he had was his deep faith in God Whoever has an abiding faith in God will not be put to any great difficulties. Temporarily there may be some obstacles but in the end he is sure to meet with success. For three days waited at the gate of King 's palace. While waiting observed all the worldfamous scholars who were coming to attend the meeting. was not prepared to give up his resolution to join the assembly and participate in its deliberations. He waited at the gate patiently day after day. There was one observant and sympathetic old scholar who noticed standing by that gate, whenever he entered and exited through it, morning and evening. The kindly old scholar informed King that there was a young boy outside, waiting for some days to enter the assembly, although he did not have any of the usual qualifications necessary for being inside. King directed his assistants to find the boy and bring him to the assembly hall. Shortly after King had taken his seat, and the meeting began in the solemn and sacred atmosphere befitting such an august assembly, entered the hall. The moment they saw the young boy with such crooked form come to take part in the assembly, most of the great scholars who had gathered there began to laugh.