A long long long time ago…
Inside a small hut made up of mud, stones and hay, there was a clean pedestal present, above which lay a small idol of a deity.
The deity was in a meditative pose and the idol was made with a shimmering stone, symbolizing that this was the energy they could always look upto, even in the darkest of times.
A family of four, dressed in worn out, patch-filled yet clean clothes were standing in front of the idol, holding their plates consisting of nothing but boiled millets.
The millets covered just one-fourth of their plates, appearing not a least bit appetizing or flavorful.
Despite the extreme poverty of the family, the four had calm expression on their faces.
The family showed their plate with food to the idol and the man chanted,
"Oh dear God, the Sustainer of the Universe,
With gratitude, we present this simple meal before you,
Your wisdom guides us, and your compassion sustains us.
