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of the Navakara Mantra. Thus, the Mantra is so very much woven in my life so that the mind remains fixed in it.
Once we journeyed from Maharashtra to the pilgrimage of the Tirthabhumi. All of a sudden, the bus came to a stop. In our group there was a majority of ladies, only four or five men were there. Again, it was night-time. What to do? We were all confused. Immediately we resorted to the Japa of the Navakara. After some four hours a bus arrived from the other village. The drivers of both the buses tried hard and our bus was repaired. We were all in gaiety. The journey of that day was completed and we came home safe and sound. We were saved from the calamity due to the powerful effect of the Mantra. Our faith grew deeper and deeper and the Mantra was woven in our very vitals.
Once an incurable disease attacked me. As per the opinion of the expert doctor, I was shifted to hospital. An operation was imminent. The day of operation arrived. All were full of fright and serious. But there was no gloom in my mind, no worry! I only recited the Mantra. The operation was successful. After eight days I was brought home. I could not speak, only liquids were given. Incessant Japa and recitation of the Mantra were on. I was convinced that I was cured only because of the Mantra.
Now I can state, with full confidence in myself that I have no ailment. The refuge of the Navakara and that alone is helpful. My propitiation, Sadhana and Japa go on at ease.
