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Epilogue
FROM SADHVI SUVRATASHRIJI
'A remarkable aspect of Pratapbhai's individuality is, even in adverse circumstances, when somebody has taken him for a ride or stabbed him in the back, he is able to take it in his stride and attribute the adversity to his own karma!"
A je first came in contact with Sheth Shri Bhogilal Leherchand Jhaveri VV (Bapaji) in 1966 in Mumbai when he had come to Godiji Temple's Upashraya. His simplicity belied the big Sethia that he was. As per Pujya Mrugavatishriji's instructions we would note down the names and addresses of unknown visitors who came for Maharaj's audience. That's how we got to know who he was. As usual, there was a huge congregation waiting to meet Pujya Mrugavatishriji that day and Bapaji had to wait for long. But he didn't grudge it. His demeanour was calm and serene.
Apparently, his reverence for Maharaj was such that he did not feel offended by the wait. When Pujya Mrugavatishriji apologised to him for the delay, he politely told her that it did not matter."After all, you have so many devotees to look after," he said. We were impressed by his attitude. Bapaji invited Pujya Maharajshri to his bungalow at Andheri to give a
ole day there and were surprised to learn that at the age of 80-plus he was studying Sanskrit and the tenets of Jainism from a Pandit. He also loved music and could play the harmonium as well as the violin. Even those he had learnt very late in life. His devotion, attachment to dharma and his loving nature were impressive. He was
In Manav Mandir resides love and compassion
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