Three brothers prepared themselves to set out into the world.  They had been given a mission by their father; they were to climb to the top of a distant mountain, and bring back the water from a sacred pond that would provide eternal salvation and happiness.  Whichever of the brothers succeeded in this quest would be able to drink the water with Father and Mother, and spend eternity with them in happiness.  The Father and Mother hoped that all three of their children would spend eternity with them.  Each of them was given a gift to help them in their quest: their Father blessed them with the ability to make contact with him, to get guidance for how they should proceed on their journey.  All they had to do was sit and quiet their mind in order to be able to hear his voice.  Surely, with this ability, all three…