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appear there again.
I was sitting alone, meditating, and Dada Guru came and touched me on the thigh where psychic energy is very intense. My body instantly vibrated, trembled and tingled to the roots of my hair. My consciousness filled with most wonderful light and energy. I began to see into the future and into the past. Then, dada Guru began to speak to me, in a great voice from the darkness of the temple.
"My son, I have selected you to do many good things for Jainism and all the people of the world. You must go abroad, to the West, and America. I will give you help."
When Dada told me this, I thought of other people, more qualified than I. But Dada replied, " No," he said, "they are too sectarian. Your spirit is broad and open to many viewpoints. You are the only one. You must go. You must establish centers for spiritual and moral development there. No other person can succeed. This is your duty to the arihantas, the gods of the past. Go and I will always be with you."
I accepted completely. My kundalini energy was awakened anew. My whole being was filled with a great cosmic energy and sense of purpose. I became very happy and joyful.
My central purpose became that of speaking the truth, at all times. I wanted to show that only through
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