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38. Traitors Bent Low
Hasmukhbhai Kapasi, Sion, Bombay Under the advice of the most Revered Bandhutriputi, under the auspices of the Sion Sangha, it was resolved to render help to villagers rendered helpless because of excessive rainfull.
Ten men of sion-Matunga, under the leadership of Vajukaka proceeded to go to Rajkot on 3-7-83. They made a list of the essential commodities. With the help of the leaders of the local and serviceable institutes, commodities were sent to each family. After dụe distribution, they proceeded to Porbandar on the fourth day. It was heard that the anti-social elements are many in Porbandar. Some caution was thus necessary. At 4 p.m., they reached a hotel in Porbandar. The owner of the hotel was a Jain. He therefore arranged for their Chovihar. Here, we happened to meet Shri Kumarpal V. Shah, who was extremely serviceable. We met the local leaders to get a clear picture of a damage; the Satsanga was also on.
At about 9 p.m., we were in our room when we heard commotion outside. We therefore closed our door. Just then two youths with swords and guns in hand passed by. We had relief goods and cash worth 35 thousand with us. But Shri Devraj Gala and Ramesh Gala who accompanied us resumed the recitation of Navakara Mantra with an alert and attentive mind. After a short while, the youths came to our door and gave a push. The inner hook broke down but the door did not open. Other members of the party also joined in the mass singing.
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