The biggest opponent of the upgrade -which was at the moment
under discussion in the heavens was the Oracle – who was also among the newer
Gods. He was very vocal about the proposed change and made no bones about his
protest. “Dogs have been known to bite the hand that feeds them’; he said to
anyone and everyone who would listen to his viewpoint. He was speaking from experience,while on earth,it seemed. He openly canvassed
against this proposed ‘upgradation’. “ How can it be an upgrade” he argued; “Dogs
have been known to always be faithful to humans and those dogs which roam the
streets are scared of man . It beats my imagination as to how an inferior brain will be an improvement”.
Be that as
it may, the day of the presentation dawned bright and pleasant. But then ‘it is
always sunny in the heavens’. The general hubbub died down as The God walked in
to preside over the proceedings of the day. The computer expert who was to give
the presentation was naturally very nervous . To get over his nervousness he
was eating an apple. He had just taken a bite when God had walked in. He
hurriedly put the partially eaten apple to a side. God then looked kindly at
him and said “ You had put forth an idea the last time. I am curious as to what
you said and would like you to expand on the idea of improving the behavioural
aspects of the humans”. "Do you have your presentation ready”? he asked.
There were
murmurs in the conference , some snickers and a few derisive comments. God
raised his hand for silence (nothing escaped him).” I hear that some of you
have expressed serious doubts over this idea . I would like you to express yourselves
without reservations. We can always thrash out the details later after the
presentation. It almost seemed that God was sold on the idea and was just
toying with the rest of the congregation before he put the plan in action.
Nevertheless the oracle decided that he should have his say. “ Sir my
objections are that dogs are lesser beings and to turn to them for the so
called 'improvement' of a human would be a fallacy. Some dogs – in fact all dogs
are not equal and it is a ‘dog eat dog’ world out there. I feel that we should
deliberate on this more before we take a precipitate step.
God smiled
at the Oracle and said “Let us first hear what our computer expert has to say
before we jump to any conclusions”. "I shall definitely keep your viewpoint in
mind before we implement anything”. And so began the presentation by the
computer expert who was nervous and had only the time to take a bite from his
apple before he had the stage.
Unlike the
Earth where there was a requirement of screens and hardware to project ones
ideas , here in heaven the entire presentation was based on thought projection.
Those sitting at the back of the room could see the presentation as those in
the front. The computer expert cleared his throat and started off. This
conference was started with the premise that there was widespread anarchy on
the earth leading to hate jealousy enmity and unrest. And that there was a
requirement of changing the situation for the better. I had proposed that we
should upgrade the humans with the behavioural aspects of a dog to improve the
situation. God agreed to it. ( The computer expert was not beyond sucking up to
God by praising him).
Dogs have
an innate sense of loyalty. They are loyal to their masters unconditionally.
This aspect would help prevent backstabbing among humans . Faithfulness among
the humans would increase and lead to a better quality life.
Dogs have
no religion and would live without any religious pressures . Imagine a world
with a single religion – that of humanity. As soon as he said this the
religious heads in heavens started objecting. But God sharply told them to keep
quite and listen..
Dogs love
unconditionally. Dogs do not believe in conditional love. When a dog loves
someone it does not think about what is in store for it as a consequence of
this love. In spite of anger shown by its master it does not plot revenge. It loves
its master all the same. Half our life
as a human being we plot the downfall of the others and miss out on the main
issue as to why we were sent to earth in the first place. Imagine an earth
where there is no hate. It would be as good as Paradise. With people utilising
their brains for constructive purpose rather than destructive purposes earth
would be a good place to live in. The ability of a dog to forgive its master
even if he kicked it will go a long way in ridding the earth of conflicts.
While the
presentation was on, the Gods were listening with increasing consternation. An
earth without conflict, hate, jealousy and anger meant that people on the earth
would not be polarised towards one religion or the other.People would no longer need religion for gaining solace . All religions and beliefs would cease. Their life’s
work and their perceived suffering – while on earth would be destroyed. The
populace would not have time for the lesser Gods. They would have only one God
and that was The God.
Perhaps
this was why God was listening intently. He was also visualising the changes
that would come into effect if the plan
as presented was implemented. God was tired of constant bickering among the
others. He wanted to put an end to it. “ The plan seems very
good . And I am sure with it being put into action the earth would be a better
place to live on” He said; I would like you to work on it . Choose your team
from all Gods available here . In due time we will put the plan in action..
In an
unspoken agreement the other Gods kept quite, putting up a cheerful front while
working on as to how to sabotage this idea. This required planning and flawless
execution.
The lack of
any major objections while not being a surprise for God certainly raised his
eyebrows(that is right God has eyebrows- we are only built in his image). As
was his wont he decided to wait and see as to how the plot would develop.....
