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''But whoever comes to you with a plea has his prayers answered''.

Dr Lan's smile deepened. ''Perhaps, my pleas for you were heard but there are several others here for whom I have prayed but not been answered''.

There was nothing the man could say to this argument.

''Can any one of you tell me who is a perfect mentor?''

The people in the audience looked at each other; then one spoke up.

''Someone who is pious, devout, a worshipper''.

Dr Lan shook his head.

''There are many devout, pious people who do not fault in their prayers—many of them sitting around you. Are they the perfect mentors?''

''The perfect guide is one whose worship is not just for the public, but comes from his heart, for God alone. His goodness and piety are genuine, not just an act,'' opined another.

''In your circle of friends, you must surely know at least one such person who is a true worshipper, whose goodness and devotion are completely trustworthy. So is such a person the ideal guide?''