Vishva Manav Shrimad Rajchandraji

Author(s): Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Jina Bharati

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the warrior landlords - the 'Garashias' also. There Ravjibhai earfully listened to the folk-legendaries or legend tellers, who used to tell stories, fables and myths in interesting poetic expressions. Shri Ravjibhai used to serve and pay homage to the saints with great devotion. He also used to donate and distribute foods and clothings to the poors. He had enormous faith in the saints, monks, faquirs, etc. An aged business-agent often used to pay visit to Ravjihai's place. Once, the former fell seriously ill. Devbai, Srimad Rajchandra's mother nursed and served him like anything then. The sick old foreigner had gone very much weak, but Devbai did not allow him to feel homesick or isolated at all. Finding her motherly nursing, the old man spoke out to Devbai in gratitude from the depths of his contented heart, “You are serving and nursing