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mothers. How can she send such a gift ?.... Why can't she? After all she is a mother? It is just possible that her heart might have been flooded with love and attachment in these days. What certificate is required for a thing which is directly visible. Here is a precious gift. This shoIwed that my mother is really full of love for her son.'
Thus, he became emotional. Like a child he was dipped in deep waters of attachment. When he touched the blanket, he felt as if he is touching the feet of his dear mother. He thought that if he was alone, he would have danced there putting the blanket on his head.
Muni Sikhee became a bit alert. He told to Somdev :
"Gentleman! I put on only those clothes which are put off or thrown away by my Guru. Apart from that, the monks do not accept gifts. They do not keep