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He asked him to do service. But what? “Help the old woman”. Nandeshen went and helped the old woman. The woman thanked him and asked him who he was. He said, "Ugly Nandeshen”. She said, “No you are very beautiful”. From that day, he started helping others. Soon, his name was on everyone's lips and he became the talk of the town and everyone wanted to be with him. Why? Because of the service.
There is a story that somebody came to test him when he was sick. The angel came as an old and sick man. When Nandeshen picked him up, he pissed on him. Nandeshen thought the poor fellow" and decided to help him more. The angel then realized the purity of the service that Nandeshen was providing and changed his form and bowed down to him for his service.
For 84 cycles Nandeshen will be remembered. Tirthankars are only remembered for 24 eons. His name will be remembered for 84 cycles.
18 - Journey to Enlightenment - Volume Two
