A man was walking along one day, and came upon a sadhu. He went towards him and bowed low to touch his feet. The sadhu asked him gently, "Why do you seek my blessings?". The man replied without hesitation, "O Sage, you are great because you have renounced the world, it's riches and joys. Your sacrifice is supreme. Such a sacrifice is beyond me. Hence I bow down to you." On hearing this, the sadhu rose, bent down and touched the man's feet. The man, utterly shocked, stepped back and gasped "What are you doing, O wise one?".

The sadhu replied, "I am touching your feet, because you have renounced The Lord for your wordly pleasures...hence, your sacrifice is far greater than mine."