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He became peaceful. It is universally acknowledged in the world that all other forces are insignificant in the face of spiritual strength. One who attains this strength cannot have an enemy in the first place, and even if there is one, he becomes peaceful, abandoning enmity. This is an incident from the Chaturmas in Ambala. Once, after the rains, in the middle of the day, you went outside the city to perform purisotsarga. When you were returning to the city after completing the ethical actions, you encountered a fierce serpent on the way, and it followed you. When you reached near the city and started to change your path, you said, "May no one kill this." As soon as these words came out of your mouth, the snake disappeared into a dense bush right before your eyes, and you entered the city with a peaceful mind.
A similar incident occurred in the city of Ferozepur. You were going out of the Upashraya to perform ethical actions as usual. On the way, you encountered a fierce black snake, which was probably two gaz long. It was also very thick in body. But its speed was so fast that even the birds nearby were screaming in fear. It came near you and, after looking at you properly, went straight ahead. Similarly, you encountered violent animals at other times as well, but due to the greatness of your ahimsa, they also showed kindness. In fact, violent animals do not attack anyone suddenly. They also recognize the feelings of humans. Those whom they find naturally non-violent, they themselves become non-violent when they see them. Therefore, ahimsa is a supreme virtue. Its greatness is also unparalleled.
You performed the Chaturmas of Samvat 1666 in the city of Ludhiana. This year also saw a great deal of propagation of dharma. The Chaturmas of 1670 was held in Faridkot. Many Jain and non-Jain individuals benefited greatly from it. The Chaturmas of 1671 was held in Kasur and that of 1672 in the Nabha state. This year, you were severely troubled by breathing difficulties. But even then, you did not deviate from your set path. You maintained unparalleled patience and peace.
In those days, Muni Shri Gyanchandraji Maharaj, after the Chaturmas, went from Nabha to the Barnala Mandi. There, he suffered from a chronic fever. Many suitable remedies