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SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA His Muslim friends were also keen to
But
Before | convert him.
change my religion | must make a thorough
study of Hinduism. I will ask a few religious leaders about my inner turmoil
by post.
Shrimad Rajchandra was the main person to whom he confided. He wrote back.
"Be patient. I am sending you "Mokshamala", "Maniratnamala", "Panchikaran Yogavashishtha" as well as answers to your 27 questions. Read them carefully before acting.
Thus Gandhiji's doubts about Hinduism were quelled. 77
V *"In my moment of
spiritual crisis, he was my refuge."
Thus, the developed qualities of Satya, Ahimsa and Brahmacharya, in Gandhiji were due to Shrimad Rajchandra's divine and intimate influence.
In 1906, when Gandhiji was only 35.
I must undertake a vow of Brahmacharya or celibacy for
life.
The main influence being Shrimad Rajchandra. (Gandhiji's autobiography, Part III Chapters VII & VIII) * Gandhiji's Autobiography - Part II Chapter
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