Om rubed his head. This wasn't god-like thinking. It seemed simpler when you were up here. It was all a game. You forgot that it wasn't a game down there. People died. Bits got chopped off. We're like eagles up here, he thought. Sometimes we show tortoise how to fly. Then we let go.

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that when individuals are detached from the realities and consequences of their actions, they tend to view them as mere games. The character, Om, realizes that being in a position of power or privilege can make one oblivious to the struggles and sufferings of others. By comparing themselves to eagles, who have the ability to fly, they sometimes forget the vulnerability of those they "teach" and eventually let go of. The quote serves as a reminder that actions have real-world consequences and that empathy and concern for others should never be overlooked.

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