Pinnacle Of Spirituality

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal

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13. What Love of Learning!
Thrimad's fame had spread far and wide, and the Deevan (chief minister) of the nearby state of Kutch, Manibhai Jashbhai, had wanted for some time to invite him there.
A lecture by young Shrimad was arranged in Bhuj, the state capital. He was received with great respect and he gave a thought-provoking discourse on religion. The members of the audience were in awe of this young boy of ten with such wisdom, imagination and memory.
His philosophical speech, full of wisdom and detachment towards materialism moved them and they realised that, one day he would become a great personality.
News of this amazing boy soon spread around Kutch. Hemrajbhai of Koday village and Malshibhai of Naliya, thought of sending the young Shrimad to Kashi, a town of scholars and saints.
Their idea was that such a gifted and talented boy, with the right training and guidance, would become a great scholar, and thus benefit society at large by spreading true understanding. They were fully prepared to fund his training at Kashi.
With this aim in mind, they left for Vavania on camel back. Upon arrival in Vavania, they learnt that Shrimad was in Morvi, and so decided to go there to meet him.
Meanwhile, in Morvi, Shrimad decided that he would visit Rajkot where his maternal uncles lived.
Anxious that he reach Rajkot safely, his family arranged for him to travel with Dharshibhai, the eminent magistrate of Morvi..
When the two men of Kutch reached Morvi, they again learnt that Shrimad was not there and that he was in Rajkot. Without losing heart, they resolved to go to Rajkot to meet Shrimad.
Their resolve was so great that they would not turn back in frustration. Their dedication to their cause and Shrimad's fame and extraordinary talents motivated them to persevere.