I was walking on a path, and I saw Lord was also walking, and I saw four feet touching the path;
the path further became tougher, and I saw only two feet touching the path;
and I thought the Lord left my company, since the path has become tougher;
so I asked him, you left me alone, since I am seeing only two feet;
the Lord replied: I have lifted you up!
(based on quotes in Gujarati)
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When we were children and infants, our parents walked with us, and in emergency, they lifted us and walked.
When we were teens, our teachers walked with us;
When we were adults, our mentors walked with us;
And in later years, our good friends continued to give us the company.
And through out our life time, our parents, and near & dear ones, and our family doctors took immense care of us.
All these mortals are no less than the immortal Lord;
whether the Lord exists or not, these mortal souls are always with us, and they lift us up when the paths become thorny.
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