India, April 29 -- These are the basic facts. There is one God; there has been one, and there will continue to be one God eternally. The same is true about us souls-there are many of us. We are small, which was necessary for co-existence. Another necessity was to be given free will; otherwise, we would not have individuality. However, this free will has been limited to desire and decision. Souls can only desire whatever they choose, but physical acts are required to be given shape by either God or material nature. The example is of wanting to eat a certain fruit; one has to obtain it. This is provided by material nature. In the case of God, He simply makes it happen like a miracle through His 'ichcha shakti' (divine willpower).

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