Reading Ajeka's story is really touching! It really reminds me of the 9 attitudes of Guru devotion, one of the most important practices of Guru devotion that all of us should have. I have bolded the parts where I find Ajeka's story most corresponds with in the 9 attitudes:
1. Be like an obedient son—
Act exactly in accordance with the guru’s advice.
2. Even when maras, evil friends and the like
Try to split you from the guru,
Be like a vajra —
Inseparable forever.
3. Whenever the guru gives you work,
No matter how heavy the burden,
Be like the earth—
Bear it all.
4. Whatever suffering occurs (hardship or problems)
When devoting yourself to the guru,
Be like a mountain—
Immovable (your mind should not be upset or discouraged).
5. Even if you are given all the difficult tasks,
Be like a servant of the king—
Perform them with an undisturbed mind.
6. Abandon pride.
Be like a sweeper—
Hold yourself lower than the guru.
7. No matter how difficult or heavy the burden,
Be like a rope—
Hold the guru’s work with joy.
8. Even when the guru criticizes, provokes or ignores you,
Be like a faithful dog—
Never respond with anger.
9. Be like a boat—
Never be upset to come or go for the guru
At any time.
Another point to remember is that Ajeka did all of these without even meeting his Guru. It shows that he really wants the growth of the Dharma and the level of his sincerity. He is truly someone all of us can aspire to be.