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Tejaswan was the son of a famous swordsman. The father disowned him because he was disgusted by his son’s caliber in fencing. To earn his father’s respect Tejaswan decided to learn the art of fencing from the famous master Rinzwan. When Tejaswan approached Rinzwan , he confirmed the fathers judgment - that he was indeed a poor swordsmanship, and that he could not take him as a disciple, because he would not be able to fulfill the requirements of being a trainee.

“But if I work hard, how many years will it take “ asked Tejaswan; to which the master replied “ The rest of your life”.

Tejaswan persisted, “ I cannot wait that long. I am willing to undergo any hardship, if you would only teach me. If I become your devoted servant, how long will it take”.

“ Oh maybe ten years “ relented the master.

“My father is getting old, if I work even harder, how many years will it take then “ Tejaswan again asked.

Oh, maybe thirty years “ said the master.

Exasperated Tejaswan said, “ Why is it so. First time you said rest of your life, then you said ten years, and now you say thirty. I am willing to undergo any hardship to become the greatest swordsman in the shortest possible time.

Rinzwan answered “ In that case you will have to remain with me for seventy years. A man in such a hurry as you are to get results, seldom learns fast”.

Tejaswan at last understood that he was being rebuked for impatience. He agreed to do everything asked by the master. Rinzwan told Tejaswan never to speak of fencing and never to touch a sword.

Thereafter Tejaswan cooked for his master, cleaned the yard, tended the garden , all without a word on swordsmanship. Three years passed , ands still Tejaswan labored on thinking his future was indeed sad . He had not even begun to learn the art he had devoted his life to.

But one day Rinzwan crept behind him and gave him a terrific blow with his wooden sword. The following day , when Tejaswan was cooking rice , the master again sprang upon him unexpectedly. After that, day and night, Tejaswan had to defend himself from unexpected thrusts from his master .Not a moment passed in the day when he did not think of Rinzwan’s sword. He learned so rapidly he brought smiles to the face of the master. Tejaswan became the greatest swordsman in the land.