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us with a lacy network of light and shade. Herds of wild deer gazed at us with their big, wondering eyes and darted out of sight into the thickets.
Who could pass by a sight so touching in its beauty without feeling joyful: I did not realise that we had already covered fifteen miles and soon arrived at our first halt under a spreading banyan tree where we refreshed ourselves with food and sleep.
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a group of Bhil youths armed with bows and arrows. With the warning given at Dahod so fresh in my mind, I wondered if these wild youths would turn violent.
The voice of Faith chided me: “Is this mistrust in accord with your belief and your training in the allpowerful charm of Love?' He who can speak the language of love can turn even a fierce beast into a friend. Can you not then turn these mere human beings into friends? If a tiny worm can hollow out a hard stone, can you not soften the hearts of men made of flesh and blood:" These words of Faith threw open to me the gates of the Temple of Universal Love, filled with brightness and fragrance. · I addressed these wild-looking men with civility and friendliness. They drew closer to me, sat down around me and for a long time we were busy talking. I tried to follow their hill-dialect; replied to their questions when I understood them and smiled when
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