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An insensitive worshipper of the goddess Kali went to the temple and prayed to the goddess in a materialistic way, typical of a demigod worshipper. He asked for a material benediction. After his prayers and a perfunctory puja, he soon got the desired result. But his puja included an obligation that when he got the desired result he would offer the goddess a sacrifice of a goat. After some days passed, the goddess in the temple spoke to the worshipper and asked him, "Where is the goat you promised?" "It is very expensive," he said, "and I don't think I can afford to feed you a goat." "All right," said the goddess, " but you have to offer something. So go and offer me at least a pig." The worshipper went away but neglected the goddess's request. Then on another occasion in the temple the goddess spoke to him again and said, "Where is the offering of a pig?" This time the devotee again excused himself and said, "I am sorry, but I could not find any pigs anywhere. It is not so easy." The goddess replied, "This is not very good. You have received your benediction, and now you must give something in return. But just to make it easy for you, I request that you at least offer something that is available for you. So why don't you at least offer me a fly? "But goddess," said the worthless worshipper, "there are so many flies buzzing around you. Can't you just grab one yourself?" MORAL: Demigod worship does not involve any love whatsoever. This type of worship is very selfish, and one only has his own interests at heart.
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