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37. The Fear of Ghost Disappeared
Pannyasa Shri Varivijayji M. S.
Shri Shashikantbhai, an inhabitant of Idar, wanted a room on rent in Ahmedabad. He made lots of inquiries but failed to get one. Ultimately, after very hard effort, a room was available. The landlady said :
"The first three floors are not to be given on hire. On the fourth floor one room is vacant. But please note that no one is able to stay there for more than a week. Come after due consideration."
He hired the room and continued with Navakara Mantra Japa in utmost regularity. He lived in the room for twelve years but had no distubrance of any kind. His faith in the Mantra grew deeper and deeper. To-day, he is at Idar and continues with his fine propitiation.
Obstacle of Rain Ends
The propitiator of one crore Mantras Revered Acharyadev Shri Yashodevasuriji M. S. had his Chaturmasa at Ahmadnagar (Maharashtra). A gorgeous procession of the Jaina order was to start over there. But there was rain that very day. All preparations were finalised and it was felt that the procession should not be discontinued. Just with that idea in view Acharyashri just raised his hand and said: "Rain! Stop!" And lo! the rain stopped! The procession was over and then the rain started.
A Muslim Counts Navakara
A small village, Kuvadar by name near Shankheshvar. There stays a Muslim old man. There is a Jain temple in the village. The old man comes daily for
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