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chanting of the Navakara and that spirit of the Pathan got wild and began to threaten us in very harsh words. Immediately, we the Munis began the chanting of the Navakara Mahamantra loudly and rhythmically. There was no end to the wrath of the Pathan. He took to terrific facial expressions, clenched the feet and brought them near the very face of the Munivara, as if he wanted to break down his teeth or kill him. There were terrible shouts, screams and gestures. Yet the chanting continued in its rhythm. The Pathan made all possible gestures, committed all mischief. He could not yet even touch our Munivara because of the invisible, unbreakable armour of the Navakara! Munivara gathered courage, and held him tight by his hairs. His expression turned pitiable and he said at last : "It is now time for my Namaz, I now go." After uttering these words in the Arabic, he left.
Then it was that a Kashmiri saint entered his body. Formerly he was harassing the man, but due to later repentance, he was helpful to him now. Some of his words were Hindi. We got his consent in Hindi and asked a few questions. He gave satisfactory answers and left the body after some twenty minutes. The gentleman now regained his original form.
If this be the power inherent in the words of the Navakara, how great should be the power of the Navakara that is ceremoniously meditated upon! Our hearts were offering salutations in all veneration to the Navakara Mahamantra then!..
