Life of Shrimad Rajchandra

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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think that the above explanation would provide the accurate reply. Now, you can adopt amazement, delight or doubt, whichever you like.
C: What is my ability? Nothing compared to yours. Your capabilities are wonderful. As you feel amazed at me, so do I feel delighted by you.
I have been very happy and delighted to read that you are going towards Käshi for learning. Now which logic do you refer to? Is it of Gautam Muni, Manusmruti, Hindu philosophy, Mitäkshara, Mayukh or other ancient books of logic or the present British law book? I am not clear about that. The logic of Gautam Muni belongs to the subject of liberation; others are at a disadvantage in the present political conditions under the British rule. The last one is particularly for the British regime, but that is in English. Now, it is necessary to know which one of those you have selected. If it is something else than Munishästra or any other ancient book, Käshi is not the right place for that study. That should be undertaken at Bombay or Poona after passing the matriculation (S.S.C.). Other books are not relevant at present. This I have discussed without knowing your concept, but there is a reason behind that. That relates to the study of English as mentioned by you. I think that you might be mistaken about it. The study of English at Käshi is not superior to that in Bombay and since it is not superior, there should be some other purpose in taking such a step. That I can make out, when you write about it; till then I remain in doubt.
You have asked for advice about the study, but 1 cannot give it in absence of clarity about what have mentioned above. Whatever I will have to say will be put forth rationally thereafter.
I am grateful to the editor of Jnänvardhak Sabhä for the trouble he takes for this follower. All these explanations I have given in short; you are at liberty to ask for more details."
Shrimad's brother in law Chaturbhujbhäi has written, "Before proceeding to Bombay he had been to Jetpar. That time he had shown the capacity of identifying, from the shape of the head, the hand with which one ties the turban. While sitting in the shop, he could indicate the right or left bind of the turban by looking at the uncovered head of the person standing outside. After giving such identification for 15 persons, the next one was a Patel. Sheth Ghelä Känji had advised him in advance that he should deny the use of the hand, which Shrimad indicated and should say that he tied the turban with the other hand. As he did accordingly, Shrimad asked him to tie the turban with that hand.
"As he started doing it oddly, it was evident to everyone that he had lied. The spectators were much amazed to notice that and they asked Shrimad how he could make it out. Shrimad replied that by bringing the shape within, it gives the signal towards right or left and hence it is possible to indicate it. He had clarified that it could not be done without the internal purity and cannot be learnt by being taught."
During 1987 Shrimad was in Bombay and that time he had performed Avadhäns at several places. He had displayed the capacity to perform 100 Avadhäns at Farämji Kävasaji Institute and various other places in the presence of public. He was awarded a gold medal for that amazing memorizing capability. During 1986-87 the articles about his wonderful capability had appeared in Mumbai Samachar', Jäme Jamshed', 'Gujarati', 'Times of India', 'Indian Spectator' and such other Indian and English newspapers
It was written in 'Times of India' of January 24 1987 that a grand function of Indians was organized in Farämji Kävasaji Institute on the previous Saturday to witness the amazing mental capability of a 19 years old Hindu youth named Räjchandra Ravajibhäi. Dr. Peterson had presided over that function. In addition to Avadhäns, it was noticed that he held extra-sensory capability of touch. He was first shown about a dozen books of different sizes and their titles were read to him. Thereafter his eyes were closed with a bandage. As the books were put in his hand