“What if people already think you do miracles?” Saksham asked. “What if they have already made their lives dependent on you – waiting for your miracles to pull them out of their misery?”

“Tell them to stop wasting their time. They must trust their abilities and believe in hard work.”

“They stand in line for hours, waiting for one brief look at your statue or a symbol of your presence – for they believe it will bring them good fortune.”

“Tell them symbols or statues cannot contain me. If they want to experience me, they must follow the goodness in their heart. I am with every well-intentioned effort that tries to make it a better world.”

“They perform various rites and rituals to please you, so you will take their problems away.”

“Tell them… only their actions can change their circumstances. They must learn to sail through life’s challenges. It may sound harsh, but survival is hard work. All species have the ability to take care of themselves, but it requires a strong will and persistent efforts to beat the odds and make a living. Those who adapt live on; others fall prey to circumstances, and soon become history.”

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