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BENEVOLENCE When he had completed his education, Padmalochan set out in search of a living. He tried very hard, but failed to get a job. He did not lose heart by his initial failure and finally succeeded in getting the menial job of an office boy. But he was not ashamed of the menial work of sweeping and dusting the office. He did his duties conscientiously. A firm believer in the dignity of labour, he executed even the most trivial of his duties with skill and perfection. This brought him to his master's notice, who, pleased with his work, promoted him and now Padmalochan earned a good salary. He was always sympathetic towards those who worked under him.
His master gave him an increment of fifty rupees at Diwali. Padmalochan acknowledged this appreciation with gratitude but said with humility, "What I earn at present is enough for my needs; but my subordinate finds it extremely difficult to maintain his family. If you will consent to give him a raise of fifty instead of to me, I will be very grateful to you."
Impressed with his benevolent nature, his master made him the head of his concern and readily granted the raise in salary to his subordinate.
