God Exists!

Once a contingent of Indian soldiers were travelling on foot to a remote location in Laddakh to relieve a company which had served its time They chanced upon what looked like tea shop but it was closed It was on a mountain strech that had no other settlement anywhere and the owner had locked it up and went away. The major gave the order to rest as they had been walking for 3 hours on the mountainous strech. The soldiers suggested a cup of tea would be nice but they didn't see if the owner could be around. But a cup of tea would be really Finally after a lot moral dilemma, he gave the order to break open the lock and make tea for 25 odd service men. nice in this chilly weather. They had a few biscuits as well. Finally before moving out, major left a 1000 rupess note under the sugar bowl and left. After serving their time on the post, the same company was on the way back after 3 months. They saw the tea stall open and stopped to have tea. Usual conversations flew...how they will be safe in the barracks and some would get leave to visit their families too. While having a conversation with th tea owner one of them said...you say a lot about God and you say you are very devout. Where is this god when our friends die from enemy fire? Show me proof of God? He said: No saheb...God exists. I have seen it. After much delebration he finally started to tell his story.

He said that a few months ago his son was beaten up by some youths from across border (read militants) who took him to be an army informant. He was injured and the tea stall owner needed money for his medicinea. He had locked up his stall early that day and went to the hospital. He came back next day, hoping to sell some tea on this remote mountain to make enough for his son's treatment. To his despa he saw the lock broken and was almost devastated that his little saving and shop was robbed. But to his surprise, he found a 1000 rupees and was really thankful for the money to God. The major's eyes watered. He silently looked at his men and they knew his silent order. "Not a word!" Each one of us is and can be a God to someone. Never underestimate yourself, no matter how little you can do. You never know how your little kindness may mean the change of world for someone's glum life and make them happy and able to live a life of humility and generosity.