The definition may be extended to include human conscience or providence or providential history. By what could be described as heavenly intercession and providential twists, Abucay was selected. So in hindsight it all seems providential. He wrote that the Bihar earthquake was providential retribution for India's failure to eradicate untouchability. Only the righteous and the wicked can expect providential treatment. It also resonated with the providential belief that all events are predetermined by God. In the absence of providential interference, cause and effect governs the affairs of the universe. Humans live not for themselves but for God's providential plan. Professor David S. Nash said that Aikenhead's execution was "a Calvinist providential moment". Her life would prove providential for him. In Prague an event occurred which played a providential role in Meyrink's life. Newman saw this as his third providential illness. These had strong Russian features and supported a providential view of the Russian political system. He surrounds them with His providential care. He saw that as a providential sign and decided to become a monk.