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become my motto. I only count the mala of Navakara duly inherited by me. This and this only is the limit of my faith. If even this nominal faith can bring about such a miracle, if I make my faith full and unstinted towards the Navakara, surely I would cross over the sea of mundane lives, I would win liberation!
I sought the miracle of some one Shakti and the miracle of another Shakti came handy. Jinadas made a firm mental resolve and told his friend :
"I have won the miracle that I desired. I am now fully convinced, and beyond doubt too that my Navakara possesses that grand, miraculous power before which even Shakti-mata would accept defeat. I can no more give up the Mantra; I am not a fool!"
The Shakti was dispelled. Waves of surprise and awe were visible on the faces of all. The acorsist asked Jinadas : "Do I have the right to know your favourite Mantra?"
In all delight and respect, Jinadas said only this : "Namo Arihantanam.”
(Based on “Muktiduta")
