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While traveling in a bullock cart, the guru's vessel (commandum) falls out. The disciples watch it fall but don't pick it up because the guru only told them to "watch" their things. When the guru later tells them to pick up everything that falls, they throw bullock dung into the cart, hitting him in the face. Finally, when the guru himself falls into a stream, they refuse to save him because his name isn't on the specific list of items he told them to retrieve.

Perhaps the most famous tale of all is the river-crossing adventure. The Guru and his twelve disciples were returning from a nearby village when they came across a flowing river. After safely wading through the water to the other bank, the eldest disciple wanted to ensure everyone had made it across safely.

The next morning, when they opened the pot and saw no moon (because the sun was out), they wept, thinking they had accidentally "suffocated" the moon to death. 2. Crossing the River (The Head Count)

Panicking, another disciple said, "Let me count!" He too pointed at his brothers and counted up to eleven, forgetting to count himself. One by one, all twelve disciples took turns counting, and each time, the total came out to eleven.

While their intentions are always pure and their devotion to their Guru, Paramanandayya, is unwavering, their literal interpretation of instructions leads to chaotic and hilarious outcomes.

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A passing traveler realized their folly. He asked them to stand in a line and hit each one on the back with a stick. As he hit them, they shouted the numbers "1, 2, 3..." until they reached twelve. They were overjoyed, believing the traveler had performed a miracle to bring their "dead" brother back to life. 3. Protecting the Guru’s Legs

Horrified, he cried out, "One of us is missing! We are only eleven!"

For English speakers wanting to read these stories, the search can sometimes be tricky. The original text is a 19th-century work by . Because it is a classic, several versions exist:

The situations are relatable, but the responses are incredibly absurd.