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pilgrims' bus arrived. All were taken to Barai, admitted and treated at the hospital.
News was sent to Ahmedabad. All in the Sangh were shocked. A community Ayambila was undertaken by 500 members at a time as thanks-giving.
All were again busy with their work later. But all were never to forget how the Navakara had given new life to them. It was a unique experience.
A Wonder in America We learnt of an incident of a similar happening in America some four years back.
Hirachandbhai was a worthy Shravak from India. He had settled in America since long. Due to some demerit of the past, he was attacked by a deadly disease. The best of treatment yielded no good result. His case continued to grow more and more serious.
Ultimately, a very risky operation became inevitable. The doctors declared that there was no hope of survival for him. Yet try they must. The patient's signature was taken on the 'Cremation Form'.
Thus, he was taken on the operation table. The room was closed. Relatives sat outside constantly praying for the survival of their dear one. They were busy praying because it was a question of life and death.
On the other side, the gentleman who was undergoing the operation was a propitiator of the Navakara Mahamantra; his conviction clear and his faith firm. He therefore commenced non-stop the mental chanting of the Mahamantra. As the doors of the theatre closed, he as if told the Navakara Mantra.
