I have a friend who was super obsessed and would chant for hours just to expect a reply from the honorary main SGI dude. Firstly I was moved and amused with this obsession but turned out to be stubbornness from within.

I helped her post written mails and artworks for Ikeda‘a Big day (2nd Jan - also ironically considered as full moon day - Blasphemy) and made sure the letters reached in time using speed post. Few months later I happen to see an automated reply to which anyone would figure as same. But my friend lost her place and couldn’t stop smiling because she’s got A REPLY back from this dude. I was wondering why they are all smacking their heads just to receive an AUTOMATED reply.

When I started reading the contents of the letters sent, she had sold herself and deemed Ikeda as Deity or a Godly figure. I know she was frail and naive but this was off the hook to be considered as such. She spoke her heart out in those letters so that Ikeda would reply same and identifying my friend as a fighter.

Guess what? Automated reply was something like, “I’ve received your letter. I’ll pray for your best. SOKA IS THE WAY!”

I so did not believe this utter crap for one solitary second. Got her into talking it out and made her feel comfortable. Made her realise this is all nonsense. And now she’s back to being normal and started believing in herself rather into this cult.

Is this what everyone expects from letter replies? Whatever it is that 90 year old hag can no read nor write for crap.