Chinna Katha - 02 (Guru's Grace Brings Eternal Glory) (Short Story: As told by Sri Satya Sai Baba)

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02. GURU’S GRACE BRINGS ETERNAL GLORY

 

Sankara, the great Acharya, had four chief pupils: Throtaka, Hastamalaka,

Sureswara and Padmapada.

Of these, Padmapada was intent only on service to the Guru; he could not pay

attention to the lessons.

The others used to sneer at him for his backwardness in studies. But his deep

reverence for the guru made up for it.

One day, Padmapada washed the clothes of his Guru and dried them on a rock in

the middle of the river; but, even as he was folding them, the river rose fast

in a swirling flood; and he had scarce a foot-hold on the top of the rock.

It was getting late; the Guru would need the washed clothes soon; so Padmapada

resolved to walk across, over the raging waters.

He knew that the blessing of his Guru would rescue him. It did. Wherever his

foot was planted, a sturdy lotus bloomed and bore him on its petals. That is

why he came to be called, Lotus-footed - Padmapada!

The grace of the Guru enabled him to master all knowledge and shine as a

brilliant exponent of the ancient wisdom.

(from the Book: "CHINNA KATHA" (Short Story, as told by Sri Satya Sai BABA))

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Jai Sai Ram.

I am overwhelmed with Baba's blessings. I noticed

that Baba's is talking to me through various means but

conveying the message exactly what this story says!

Thanks to you all and Thank you BABA.

Pranaams to BABA.

Ohm Sai Ram.

meera Bakshi