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shaken to the roots. But, instead of saying 'no' under the plea of financial stringency she stated just this :
"Well son! Firmly preserve the Samskaras that you have gained here. Give a firm assurance to me. You will not fall a prey to any of the seven addictions. Never soil yourself by taking prohibited food."
I touched the revered feet of my mother and tied around me the knot of her words and promised her in firm words. I got her loving blessings and proceeded to Bombay.
My college life started in the midst of the luxuriously attractive atmosphere of Bombay. It was due to some unknown indication of nature that I progressed in the study of the medical line successfully. Yet, thanks to the rise of the sins of previous lives, I had to take up the study of Biology and Anatomy.
In this study in the western pattern, living frogs were to be tied by four legs on the table with nails; they were to be cut open for practical knowledge. This brought about cruelty in me. I was in the company of so-called forward, rich, irreligious youths who were proud of their intellect. Under the pretext of discussion on vitamins and nourishing substance under their illogical arguments my Jiva was drawn in these bad similar discussions
“Non-vegetarian food should not be taken as not-worth food.” "Brandy should not be taken." All this is sheer nonsense, it is nothing short of madness. Well, what harm is there in taking eggs? They are lifeless! This too is a nourishing drink like a lemon extract!” etc. etc.
But when I left for Bombay, I had touched her feet repeatedly and had assured her to abstain from all
| SR No. | 032462 |
| Book Title | Miracles Of Mahamantra Navkar |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Mahodaysagar |
| Publisher | Kastur Prakashan Trust |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| Total Pages | 360 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 27 MB |