Well, I have nothing to do with souls, except to count them as they pass through my dominion, and you are quite right to pray to one of the lords of that into which you go.

Now, man, what is your business with me, and why do you visit one of whom you are so much afraid ?' "'O Murgh!' I began, then ceased, for I knew not what to answer.
"'So they have told you my name?
Now I will tell you one of its meanings.

It is "Gate of the Gods." Why did you dare to visit Gate of the Gods?
You fear to answer.

Listen! You came forth to see some painted idol, or some bedizened priest muttering rites he does not understand to that which is not; and lo! you have found that which is behind all idols and all priests.

You sought an incensed and a golden shrine and you have found only the black and iron portals which every man must pass but which few desire to enter until they are called.