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46. The Garland Turned To Gold and
Was Full of Fragrance .: Sadhvi Shri Sunandabai Mahasatiji
Some few years back there was a talk of Navagrahas (nine planets) coming together. Rumours were widespread. For avoidance of the probable danger and calamity, religious practices were going on at many places. In the non-stop Japa in the Sthanaka I had got my name enlisted. From early morning I was expected to commence the Japa. For some few days, my father accompanied me. No one else would come for such early Pratikramana . My father was therefore required to sit for an hour or so. My mother did not like this. One evening she told me : "From tomorrow, go alone for the Japa if you so desire. None will come to leave you there."
The stiff words of my mother made me weep. But next day, as usual, I got up, got ready and proceeded chanting the Navakara Mantra. Fear was there in my heart. Just as my hand touched the door of the Sthanaka, there was a wild cry. Trembling, I ran. But two persons, Mahasatiji Premkunvarbai Swami and Kanchanbai Swami who were present held me up. They touched me in all love, regard and warmth and chanted the Navakara Mantra for me. I regained my ease after a while. They inquired of me as to what had happened. I asked : "Did you not hear anything?" "No, we heard only your scream!" "Somebody is after me to frighten me!"
They said : "Have no fear child! Nobody can face the Navakara Mantra. Now come and sit in the Japa."
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