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absorbed in meditation for the most part of the day. One day, when the Lord was sitting at ease, the weaver again requested him to stay for the rainy season in his Dharmashala. The Lord, who was now perfectly convinced of his sincere devotion for him, acceded to his request and decided to pass the four months of rainy season in his Dharma-shala. The weaver was very much pleased to hear this decision of the Lord and went home in great satisfaction.
The Lord now began to live in the Weaver's Dharmashala, and practised monthly penances there.
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