For twenty-five years I served the Blessed One,
I served him well with loving deeds,
Like a shadow that does not depart.
For twenty-five years I served the Blessed One,
I served him with loving speech,
Like a shadow that does not depart.
For twenty-five years I served the Blessed One,
I served him well with loving thoughts,
Like a shadow that does not depart.
Venerable Ananda, Theragatha