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spread on all sides. Traffic was at a standstill. There was heart-rending crying of the injured.
My professor-friend was also injured. But he was saved! I was taken out from the bus and made to lie down on the ground. My friend moved his hand on my heart and said : 'Nothing will happen to you. Bring Thakoreji to your memory. God will do all well. Remember God."
The pain was very acute and severe. I was seeing death as if in front. I told my friend : "If I die, please see that my body reaches home."
My friend gave courage to me : "You will be alright. Don't worry. Remember God."
There was terror and gloom on all sides. Terrible pain there was in my body; I could not bear it; I could not sit or sleep; the pain was simply unbearable.
I saw death in my front, but the memorizing of Shri Navakara challenged it. The inner consolation was telling that there was no need to be frightened; it was consoling. A car passed by, it stopped. My friend quickly talked. He requested that I be given a lift for going to some hospital. They agreed. The three persons were on their way to a pilgrimage to Jhagadia. They gave courage and confidence to me. On the way, they chanted Navakara and Shanti Mantras. I was reminded of my most benevolent Revered Gurudev. I had his darshan in my heart. I too started chanting the Navakara Mantra in my most critical condition. Suffering and pain were partially eased. The car left me in Ankleshvar at a dispensary and proceeded to Jhagadia.
The doctor gave courage and confidence to me. I had suffered severe blows and injuries. From Ankleshvar
