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she was extracting cowdung cakes had a severe snakebite on the third finger of the right hand. Bhaiji was not frightened, he brought the Navakara Mantra to memory and began to suck the poision even at a risk of his life. With sucking he took to gargles of salt-water and til oil. All around people got amazed. He sucked the poison constantly for 3 hours. My mother regained her consciousness. The danger of death had gone and there was a shower of praises from all sides.
In his last days, in Samvat 1995, on the 9th bright day of Posha month, Bhaiji's health took a turn for the worse. The mouth began to dry up. He told all the members of the family: "Do not weep after I depart." All gave their consent.
At night, coughing and cough were very acute. But he tried to remain in a state of equanimity. The cough collected on the night of the ninth could not be extracted. Two spoons of water brought about some relief. He got up at four in the morning. Slowly and steadily he chanted the Navakara Mantra in a way that all could hear. He chanted the Navakara for some time and then fell in the bed in eternal peace. The divine Atma left the body and got sublimated. This created in us an indescribable regard for the Navakara Mantra.
Once there came a caravan. I was examining their wheat. There came a policeman who said: "The police Inspector calls you."
The policeman was in civilian dress. I replied: "I am busy just now. I shall come after an hour."
