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(presently Suriji), etc. were the honoured Munis in whose sacred presence the propitiation was in progress.
It was then that Revered Munishri Pritivijayji Maharaj had taken to fast at the end of 62 Olis of the Japa of Navakara.
The place is extremely charming. The Tirtha with hills on all sides immediately captivates the mind. It is an ideal place for meditation; it is miles away from the hubbub of human beings.
During the course of the fast, Revered Pritivijay Maharaj remained fully engrossed in Japa before Shri Bhagavan. The Japa was going more and more firm and steady in the presence of such renowned Sadhakas.
At night-time on the eleventh day of the fast, he began to experience indescribable delight. He began to chant the Navakara loudly all of a sudden. All Sadhus plus Pannyasaji and Suriji awoke. They asked : "What are you doing? Mutter the Navakara mentally ... Why are you so loud?"
He replied : "You might be right. But the resounding of the Navakara from within is so very much overflowing that I cannot rest. I am simply overcome with delight. I find no words to express my joy. It is perforce that I chant the Navakara loudly."
With these words Munishri continued to chant the Mantra. Next day also the chanting continued. Revered Pannyasaji clarified the matter in these words : "Such experiences do overcome our mind when we chant the Navakara in all simplicity and a contracted mind. There are some who visualize a heap of lustre, some there are who experience such delight when the inner knots break
