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knowledge, Pujya Fakirchandji Maharaj would repeatedly test the eligibility of this young Sadhu. On one such occasion he passed such an order, about following which even a Sadhu would be hesitant. The Guru asked for a certain item placed on a shelf in the room inside, to be brought out. Pujya Manekchandji Maharaj went in and picked up that thing, which turned out a green – sacheta - harda fruit, and brought it to the Guru. The Guru merely ordered for that fruit to be placed back where it was. Pujya Tapasviji Maharaj went back, left the fruit back where it was and returned to be immersed in his own studies.
Not days but months passed but there was no doubt in Pujya Manekchandji Maharaj's mind. Ultimately, Pujya Fakirchandji Maharajsaheb asked one day, “Tapasvi! I have been waiting that you might ask me today or tomorrow. How come you have not
asked?”
“What, Gurudev?"
“Several days ago, I made you bring out a fruit from inside. You brought it, and I sent it back. You left it in there. But you never asked me.”
“Gurudev! What should I ask?”
“Why! That was a green - sacheta - fruit. First of all a Sadhu is prohibited from touching any sacheta thing, and I asked you to bring it. Moreover, there was no need but I made you touch it. Did it not occur to you as to why I made you do this unthinkable deed?"
“No, Gurudev! It is not my look-out to think about what that thing was or why you called for it. I merely had to follow your orders. Why should I think as to what for and why the order was? Such a doubt would arise in me only if I had no faith in your ability, not otherwise. I am glad, on the contrary, that you found me worthy of taking your orders.”
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