The Lord is as the Kalpatharu (the divine wish-fulfilling tree) that gives whatever is asked. But you have to go near the tree and wish for the thing you want. The atheist is the person who keeps far away from the tree; the theist is the one who has come near; that is the difference. The tree does not make any distinction; it grants boons to all. The Lord will not punish or take revenge if you do not recognise Him or revere Him. He has no special type of worship which alone can please him. - taken from Swami's Discourse on 25th March'1958 in Chennai.... Sai Ram
