1-9-86, 8.30 p.m. The Amdavad Bal Mandal had just finished a splendid drama. Sitting in a special seat in the audience, Swamiji had watched with a glowing smile. It was obvious to the multitude around him that he was pleased with the children's devotional performance. To give blessings, Swamiji was asked to come up on stage. As he eased himself onto his seat, the excited children crowded around him trying to touch his holy feet. One boy, Mayank, asked, "Swami! What did you think of our program?" "Very nice, very nice," Swami replied in English. "What present will you give us Swami?" Mayank asked. Swamiji looked around at the beaming, innocent faces. With an emphatic wave of the hand he announced, "Go, I give you Akshardham." The kids were clever and made doubly sure that Swami really meant what he said by asking, "Promise Swami?" "Yes, I promise" Swami replied.