Foolish Angel Part 2

Days passed by. Ram still wasn’t able to help the beggar. After entering the beggar’s body, Ram realized that the beggar had come from a village. He use to work on a farm but due to lack of rain, the land went dry. Due to this he wasn't able produce any crops and therefore he couldn’t pay off his debts to his landlord. His family members left him since he couldn’t satisfy their needs. Seeing no solution to his problems, he travelled to the city in search of an appropriate job. Travelling to the city cost him too much and therefore he didn’t have enough money to secure shelter for himself. Begging on the roads was the only option left for him as he had no qualifications or certificate to even become a sweeper. Due to these events, he had given up all hope to live his life happily. 

“What happened Ram? I thought you were going to help this beggar live a better life!” The Wall said. “These humans don’t pity the weak. Even after telling them about how much hardship this man’s life has gone through; they still don’t want to help him. What has happened to them? And why does a man need qualifications or certificates just to sweep a place?” Ram asked. “Humans have come up with a system where any person needs a particular certificate to prove that they are highly educated. It doesn’t matter how you get such a certificate. Even if you have low intelligence, as long as you have a certificate, there won’t be any problem. But there are those who have high qualifications and certificates in their field of knowledge. But they still don’t get an appropriate job and some remain unemployed. How about you make a certificate with your divine powers? You surely won’t have any trouble doing that!” The Wall said. “No, that is not the right. What will happen to him once his employers find out that he actually has no knowledge in the field that the certificate has been made? I cannot force knowledge into this man. He must gain it by himself. There surely must be another way in which I can help this man out of his misery.” Ram said. He thought for a moment. 

“How about becoming a priest? These humans seem to praise them a lot. Some even call them the messengers of God and they don’t need any qualifications or certificates to do give their guidance. If I become a priest, I will surely be able to guide this man and others who will follow him. Isn’t it?” Ram said. “I warn you my friend, this is not the right way in which you can achieve your goal. I agree that humans praise and trust a priest. Some of them are misguided by following the fake priests who only think of making money for themselves. You might be able to make this man a good priest who will actually help others in their path, but humans are no different than the fake priests they visit. They go to them to gain blessings so that they can fulfill their own selfish needs.” “That won’t happen this time. After all, I am the true messenger of God!” Ram said. He then used his divine powers to change the beggar’s looks like one of the local priest.

As the sun was setting, a fat, bald, short and fair skinned man wearing grey formals and specs; walks slowly in the same road where Ram was sitting on the pavement block. Ram looks towards the man and shouted, “Please come here, dear friend. I am a messenger of God and I shall help you in solving your miseries.” The man looked towards Ram. He hesitated for a moment. “I mean no harm to you, my friend. I only want to help you. And if you wish, I can help you without taking any money from you.” Ram said. The man slowly walks towards Ram and asked, “Who are you?” “My name is Ram. God has sent me down to help you. My blessings will bring great joys in your life! Have a seat here.” Ram said enthusiastically, pointing his finger towards a short wooden platform beside him. The man sat on the wooden platform and then said, “My name is Satish. My problem is that…. I am going through great losses in my business. Due to this, I haven’t been able to pay my debts and if I don’t it on time then my family will have to start begging on the roads. What should I do to get out of my misery, Ram?” Ram looked at him for a moment. “Hmm. You truly are suffering, my friend. But do not worry. Have patience. I see a bright future for you and your family. Your business will reach great heights and these losses will mean nothing to you very soon.” Ram said. 

Satish waited for Ram to speak. But Ram didn’t say a word. Puzzled by Ram’s silence; Satish asked Ram,” Is that it?” “Yes” Ram said. Satish stood up immediately and shouted,” What do you think I am a fool? Look at you sitting on the road and trying to be smarter than me. Do you really know anything about business? You’re just like the other priests who…..” Satish’s mobile phone starts ringing. He walked away from Ram and picks up the call. After a moment, he stoppped and had a surprised look on his face. He then cut the call and walked back to Ram in a hurry. “What did you do?” Satish asked Ram. “I told you my friend. Have patience.” Ram said with a smile on his face. Satish smiled broadly and then bent down on his knees to take Ram’s blessings. He then stood up and said,” You’re a miracle. You just saved me and my family. You’re truly a messenger of God. People should know more about you. Thank you so much Ram! ” Ram turned around to look at The Wall and gave it a wink. A few days later, a small white tent, equipped with lgihts and fans; was built around Ram and The Wall, with two men standing outside to guard it. Inside the tent, Ram was sitting, with a smile on his face; along with 6 people including the businessman, Satish.

Who are these 5 people who have joined Ram in his path to enlightenment? Can these people bring a change in this world or do they have a sinister plot in mind? Find out in the next blog.