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faint in his memory. But before saying a yes, he doubted that
'The secretary gave me a totally different introduc on. Was he
illusioned? This person may have tricked him. How else he can
meet me? It's an addi on of a new problem. So before he
makes any request, let me clarify everything.' Look over here,
the reality is completely different and the imagina on is sliding
in the opposite direc on. The man should become pa ent. He
should possibly infer the opinion of the opposite person from
his face, then should he make any judgement. But, the man
makes unnecessary hurry, propelled by fear engulfing one's
mind. So he said, “Yes, I recognize you. What do you want? Do
you know my current condi ons?”
“Yes, I know”
“Then understand, I'm in no circumstances to give you
anything!”
“I know that. For the same reason, I've come over here. I
haven't come to take anything,instead, I've come to help you,
for a sure and solid help”.
“So much help? for what? In return for being saved from
suicide?”
“No, not from suicide but blind selfishness”.
“I didn't understand anything.”
“I wasn't a poor man. I didn't at all come for suicide”.
“What are you saying?”
“Yes, really! I had good money. My even car was parked
beside. I got just lost in thoughts staring at the sea. You just
imagined, 'This is a poor man and has come for suicide.' “Then
why didn't you scold me and clarify it?”
“Why would I do that?”
“Why wouldn't you? If I'm making a mistake in accusing
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you falsely, then you should have withered my illusion and
sensed me the truth. You, of course, have the right to.”
“There is a reason behind this. Your accusa on was of
no importance. The importance and significance were of
benevolence and generosity embodied in your consola on of
two dollar-charity and a job! The value was of a silent
inspira on to strive to eradicate sorrow of others. I was a
miser, selfish and a heartless follow! Your generosity sprinkled
seeds of generosity in me. You made me king-hearted,
benevolent and benign!” That man was completely astounded.
He forgot his troubles and got engrossed in listening to him!
The visitor American con nued,
“Right at that moment, I resolved to begin offering
charity and become benevolent and generous. I thought If one
has to leave all his wealth a er death then why shouldn't one
put wealth to good use before? Yes, if death is never going to
come and if this wealth remained permanent, the thing
would be different. But it's not the case. And then, a er
reaching home, I kept your dollar and card safe in a showcase
and now and then I used to look and gain inspira on from it. On
its strength, I could do many noble charitable acts since. Today,
I read your name in the newspaper and immediately rushed to
you to repay your kindness. Wow! True is the delight of
dona on! Now tell me, how much is the crisis?”
Saying so, he instantly took out the chequebook. That
American was extremely shocked, his eyes widened! He was
thinking, “Is he speaking the truth or making me a fool? Does
he know, does he have any hint, how big the amount is? He
asked,
“Do you have any imagina on of the crisis?”
“No ma er how big it may be, Don't worry!”
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