Shrimad Rajchandra And Mahatma Gandhi

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

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meeting with the cobra, Chandakaushik, or the severe tortures inflicted upon Him for over six months by the heavenly being, Sangam Dev, while he was meditating.
During Shrimad's periods of secluded retreats, Motilal Bhavsar felt that he could feel Shrimad's fearlessness in the atmosphere. Where Shrimad would wander there was always a fear of wild animals, however the aura of a fearless soul influences the environment around in a powerful manner. The shining sun of equanimity in a great soul creates an atmosphere of non-violence around them.
While Swami Ramtirth would be meditating, ferocious animals like lions would come and be seated next to him. In the very midst of great communal violence and terror at Noakhali, Mahatma Gandhi had established peace. Similarly, once when Shrimad was traveling with a few companions from Dharmaj to Veersad, two raging bulls started charging towards them. Shrimad stood still and the bulls calmed as soon as they came close to him. Shri Saubhagbhai and Shri Dungershibhai who were both present had a first-hand experience of Shrimad's fearlessness. The lesson to learn is that as long as one feels secure and protected in this fragile body, one cannot tread on the path of spirituality. Only those who walk the spiritual path can ever consider themselves to be truly secure. They do not need any external security. Their union with the divine and detachment from all else is their biggest guardian.
In the month of Chaitra in the year VS 1956, Shrimad visited Dharampur for a retreat. Being a hill station, many political dignitaries resided there. During British rule, British political agents held very esteemed positions. They would come with much pomp and splendor and the kings of the land would welcome them