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But their confidence turned deceptive. Some invisible powerful hand came forward to save the herd; the bullets failed. The herd of the deer did not have even an inkling of the bullet (4351, 34PIHLRI) and the herd was in its own joyous mood!
On hearing thud of the very first bullet, Khimjibhai opened his eyes and his delight knew no bounds. All the bullets of the expert foreigners had failed. The herd of the deer was absolutely safe!
The foreigners became adamant about securing their booty at all costs. Bullets after bullets were fired, but all failed! Khimjibhai was engrossed in Kavsagga meditation. They addressed him in an experience of utter failure.
"Let us now proceed further. Nature has refused to cooperate with us and our desire for hunting is not fulfilled. It seems that somebody has played magic, for otherwise our bullets can never fail."
All persons sat again in the victoria. Said Khimjibhai, "This is what is said – though cajoled, you did not retreat, but you retreated when defeated."
Khimjibhai caught the suitable opportunity to explain and narrate the mysterious power of the great Navakara Mantra. While he sat in the victoria his inner consciousness was singing the Maha Mantra repeatedly, and constantly.
