On seeing so many of
my churches in your world, after 2000 years the desire to return to earth
stirred up in me. And there was also true compassion behind this desire.I
thought when my churches and idols are so popular and people are remembering me
so fondly, whynot appear amidst them in flesh and blood once more?The situation
was different 2000 years ago. Back then, no one liked what I said, and I was
crucified. But now, the earth is filled with people who love me. Today, on
personally receiving my compassion, the whole earth will bloom with joy.
Since this was a
noble thought, I decided to implement it with immediate effect. I even chose
the occasion of Christmas to generate the desired impact. So then, why wait? I immediately
convened a meeting with some of the priests and informed them of my decision. I
thought they would be overjoyed. But somethingsurprising happened. As soon as
they heard me they went into deep contemplation. I was stumped! How ironical...
theyremember me day in and day out, ringingin my sermons in the churches, and
now they are mulling over me personallyreappearing on earth?
I thought, maybe
they are seriously pondering over the preparations to welcome me. They were
right too. Their much-loved Christ was going to reappear in person. But little
did I care about my reception and the fanfare.
As it is, I am a simple man. So I promptly told them, there’s no need to
think so much, I will simply come along with you.
Despite my saying
this, the grimness of the priests did not lessen. Perhaps a few of them had
become a little anxious on seeingmy determination to return to earth. In fact,
one of them even said immediately - first, let us discuss this amongst ourselves
and then we shall let you know.
So fine, I left
them alone. Now, I don’t know what they discussed, but the conclusion was: it
would not be appropriate for me to come back to earth. Now, that’s not
done! When I questioned them, one of the
priests counter-questioned me – Okay, tell me, what will you do coming to
earth?
I was startled on
hearing the question. What do they mean by asking what will I do? I don’t have
10-20 tasks todo.I will go about spreading the message of love and wisdom and
showing people the path to get closer to God.
On hearing my
intentions, one of the senior priests very politely said - this is the very
reason why we don’t find it appropriate for you to revisit earth. Because you
won’t mend your ways! First you caused the Jews to shut shop,and now you will
bring the shutters down on ours!
I just couldn’t comprehend
what they were saying. Now, why will I do something like that? You people
respect me so much. Day and night you repeat my teachings. Why will I go
against you?
On hearing this
naive question, another senior priest promptly jumped into the scene and said –
it is only you whom we worship, and also propagate your teachings, but the work
we do is the same as in the days of the Jews. We have changed the facade, the
Bible and even the buildings but not the intentions. We have only changed our
identity. Otherwise, even in those days
we were running the business of religion with the aim of ruling over the people
and even today we are doing the same.
I became extremely
worried on hearing this. I said –The knowledge I gave you was meant to be spread
among mankind, but then why have you all begun to exploit peoplein the name of
religion? No, this won’t do! I will definitely come and set everything right
once again.
One of the priests
laughed and said – Nothing of this sort is going to happen. You will stay for a
few years and go away. Once again we will choose a new face, adopt a new
religion and open our shops. This has been going on forcenturies and will
continue in future too. So, we wish that youdo not take the trouble to keep
coming back to earth and do not compel us to bother about opening newer shops
time and again!
So I have come to
know of the ulterior motives of the priests. But at least you people don’t have
any vested interests. You all are my true followers. Let me see when you people
beckon me to earth. I promise you, if you call out to me with a pure heart in
complete solitude, I will immediately come anddwellin your heartforever!
-Deep Trivedi
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