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16. THE CHALLENGE
A merchant was taking his morning stroll by the seaside when he saw a man squatting on the
beach and filling a cup with sand. As the merchant watched, the man emptied the contents on a large pile of sand beside him and began filling the cup again. The merchant went up to him and asked him what he was doing.
“I am Vidhata (Fate),” said the man. “I am measuring out the food each man is to receive today.”
“Can you really do that?” asked the merchant. “I challenge you to withhold my midday meal today!”
“As you wish,” replied Vidhata.
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