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Even after the illness, it did not subside. Upon receiving this news, you traveled from Nabha and reached Barnala Mandi, where you paid your respects to the Muni. When the Muni attained heavenly abode, you accepted the request for Chaturmas in Ludhiana, as many brothers had requested. Accordingly, you performed Chaturmas in Ludhiana in 1673.
After Chaturmas, when you were ready to travel, the Shravak Mandal of Ludhiana requested you, "O Bhagwan! Your body has become very weak. You can't even walk with your own strength due to your breathing. It also seems inappropriate for you to travel from one village to another in a palanquin. Therefore, our humble request is that you grace us by staying permanently in this place. Just like Shri 1008 Acharya-Varya Motiramji Maharaj, you also have an unshakeable bond with this city. Therefore, you should definitely stay permanently here." Seeing the Shravaks' insistence, Shri Maharaj accepted their request and accordingly, remained in Ludhiana.
Since you established permanent residence in Ludhiana, many religious activities began there. You first organized the publication of scriptural books. A youth group was established here. Due to your permanent residence, many Shravaks, Shravikas, Sadhus, and Sadhvis started coming here.
In Samvat 1676, cataracts started forming in your eyes. Then, with the consent of Shriman Doctor Mathuradasji, a resident of Moga, you were placed in a palanquin of Sadhu-Vastra and taken to Moga Mandi. Doctor Sahib treated your eyes with great love, and the cataracts were removed. As a result, your vision was restored. After all this, you were again placed in a palanquin of Sadhu-Vastra and brought back to Ludhiana. Due to your residence in Ludhiana, happiness was visible on the face of every resident of the city.
Just as Jain people were devoted to your devotion, non-Jain people also considered their lives successful by serving you. Your love was equal for everyone. Therefore, everyone, regardless of their faith, looked at you with reverence and sought your darshan...