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8th standard student was asked to write an essay on " ". You might be surprised to read this, but shedding some light on it. This is what he wrote:

Thieves are also an important part of a nation's economy. They play a significant role in providing employment and contributing to the nation's development.

Safes, locks, lockers, cupboards, etc., are made only because of thieves. Many factories and workshops involved in making these items provide employment thanks to this profession.

Even in homes, masons and workers get work installing latches, locks, grills on windows and doors.

Then, to protect houses, shops, schools, colleges, offices, and factories, security guards and watchmen are essential.

Companies that manufacture CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and security systems also generate jobs.

Because of thieves, police officers, court staff, judges, lawyers, and others are employed.

Purchases of barricades, weapons, bullets, batons, uniforms, vehicles, and motorcycles for the police help boost the economy.

Thanks to thieves - jails, jailers, and prison staff have jobs.

When items like mobiles, laptops, cars, motorcycles, electrical appliances, purses, or lipsticks are stolen, people have to buy them again, which boosts business.

Famous and notorious thieves often enter politics, where even bigger thefts take place. Much more could be said, but overall, the contribution of thieves to a nation's economy is noteworthy."

The teacher awarded this research-rich essay full marks (100%) and included the student in the merit list.

*Perspective Matters* 😅

Sairam. Good Morning.

Swami's name card saved His devotee in Africa💖

Dr. Kishan Gadhia was a devotee of Swami for more than four decades and authored the book 'Sai Charan.' He was born in Kampala and studied medicine at Jamnagar Medical College. When he visited Swami in 1966, Swami created a visiting card. It had Swami's photo, name, and address. Swami said, "Always keep this in your pocket."

Dr. Gadhia got married and started to practice medicine in Masaka, situated 80 kilometres away from Kampala. In 1972, in Africa, Idi Ameen led a military operation and became a dictator. He ordered all the Asians to leave the country within ninety days. Fortunately, he decided to go to London with his family as Swami warned them before. While Gadhia was going by car to tell his parents to hurry up, a soldier with a machine gun came and threatened him, "There are weapons in your car and I will shoot you." Gadhia kept a hand in his pocket and took out the visiting card given by Swami. He started to pray for protection. The soldier asked, "Whom are you praying to?" As soon as the card was given to him, he saw the card and said to Gadhia "Leave." Dr. Gadhia went on thanking Swami in gratitude.

In 1978, when Gadhia went to Puttaparthi, Swami said, "I saved your life from that military man." In 2004, when Dr. Gadhia was in Swami's presence in Brindavan, Bhagawan said, "Tell the students about how I saved your life from the Ugandan soldier." The doctor narrated the incident. Then Bhagawan said, "That story didn't end there. The soldier took the visiting card from Gadhia and saw my photo. I talked to him from that photo and changed his mind. Immediately, he left Gadhia. The military man had completely changed. He came to me when I was in Ooty. I told him to give up cruelty and violence. He named himself as Satchidananda Swami and became my devotee," Swami concluded the incident.

*Danger of Assumption*

A few months ago, I was invited to a programme at a school as the Guest Speaker.

When I entered the auditorium, I saw some guests I knew sitting at one corner. I went up to them and started to greet them one after the other.

I shook their hands, even with the ones I didn’t know, until I got to one guest. I didn’t know him, and when I extended my hand, he ignored it. After a few seconds, I withdrew my hand. All my thoughts were, “What arrant nonsense?” I kept asking myself that question. I felt very embarrassed and angry—embarrassed for myself and angry at the man.

What was he feeling like? I thought. All those other guests accepted my greeting, and to my knowledge, I hadn’t done anything wrong. I gave him a very scornful look, greeted the remaining guests, and went to take a seat.

Even after I sat down, I was still upset. I kept stealing glances at the guest to see how he would react to other people.

And then I saw it… He was blind! His eyes were open, but he couldn’t see at all. The other guests who came to greet him had to touch him first and then take his hand if they wanted to shake hands with him.

To my great surprise, he turned out to be my hidden protégé who deeply appreciated my lectures. I never knew he had come purposely because his wife informed him I would be the guest speaker for that year’s programme. In fact, he was waiting to hear someone mention my name so he could stand and hug me.

When I heard this, my embarrassment tripled. I felt stupid—very stupid. I was still angry, but this time, angry at myself. I couldn’t even say a word to him until I got to the podium. My speech for that programme changed from “Recovery” to “The Danger of Assumption.”

Assumption Kills Like Poison
1. We Assume Instead of Validating
• Someone doesn’t pick our calls, we assume they’re avoiding us.
• Someone doesn’t give us money, we assume they’re stingy and wicked.
• Someone doesn’t call, hang out, or visit us as they usually do, we assume they no longer care.
We never pause to consider that they might be going through challenges.

2. Life is Diverse
The issues of life are different for everyone. The person who promised you money might have encountered a financial crisis. The person who didn’t pick your call might have been in a meeting or too busy to respond.

*Key Lessons*
• Benefit of the Doubt: Make excuses for others.
• Verification Over Assumption: Always validate your thoughts before reacting.
• Immaturity Shows in Offence: Picking offence at every perceived wrong is childish and counterproductive.

*Examples:*
• Someone didn’t invite you to their wedding—you pick offence.
• They didn’t wish you a happy birthday—you pick offence.
• They didn’t like your Facebook post—you pick offence.

*Remember*
• Everyone has battles you’re unaware of.
• The people you need help from also need help themselves.
• Not everything is personal or intentional.
• Sometimes, people are just busy with their lives and struggles.

*Grow Above Offences*
• Manage disappointment and maintain relationships.
• Save yourself unnecessary grudges and preserve friendships you may need in the future.
• Learn to grow above, with, and despise offences.