There was a sadhu named Sevakram. He was a Sanskrit scholar. One day he fell ill with dysentery. He had a thousand gold coins, but no one to take care of him. So, he started to weep. Nilkanth, who was travelling on the road between Venkatadri and Setubandh Rameshwar, saw Sevakram’s predicament. He comforted Sevakram, “Don’t worry, I will serve you.”
            Everyday, Nilkanth made a bed of banana leaves for Sevakram. He washed Sevakram’s spoiled clothes and prepared his meals. Nilkanth, however, would beg for food and eat what he got. Often, he didn’t get anything, so he would fast. Yet, Sevakram never offered Nilkanth any money, nor he invite Nilkanth to eat with him.
            Thus, Nilkanth nursed Sevakram back to health. Sevakram could now drink 750 grams of ghee. Yet, he made Nilkanth carry his belongings weighing 20 kg. He never took care of Nilkanth. His name was Sevakram, but he made others serve him like servants. Nilkanth realized that Sevakram was a krutaghni, who did not appreciete the services done by others for him. So, Nilkanth left him.
            This was Nilkanth Varni! He selflessly served others. He never cared for his bodily needs and lovingly served others. He showed us the ideal way of doing service by doing service himself. We are

INSPIRATION: One should selflessly serve the needy; be grateful to God and worship him for all that he has given us.