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After 30 years I went to that very house. He was indeed a big business magnet, with so many creditors. (8)
He discarded all else and always chanted the Navakara; he had deep faith in Dharma and consequently he was not attentive to his business.
I thought in my mind as to why this change occurred. Only he can possibly reveal this secret, when he narrates his experience :
(9) "I was bedridden with throat-cancer in 1980. I took lots of treatment, but to no effect whatsoever. (10)
I proceeded to America and spent Rs. 15 lakhs on treatment. I got rest for some months, but ultimately the disease remained to be there.
(11) The date 24-2-1980 was declared to be my last day. Water did not go through the throat and it continued to get more and more swollen.
The doctor declared to my eldest son that there was no hope of his survival. I conjectured that the doctor was forecasting my death.
(13) I took out the tube from my throat and asked that all drugs be thrown away. I got all members of the family out of my house and engrossed myself in Dharma and meditation.
(14) With a spirit of absolute faith I started the Japa of Shri Navakara and prayed that all may win bliss and the whole world may be happy.
I passed half the night in the Japa of the Mantras. Then I had a severe vomit and motions also started. (15)
Lots of blood came out of my mouth and I experienced light relief. Then I opened the door of my room when the night passed.
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