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weep. You are pure and perfect. The Mahamantri is pure and perfect. This calamity has occurred on account of some sinful Karma of your previous life. This accusation is the result of that Karma. After your sinful Karmas are destroyed the innocence of both of you will be established. Carry out the endeavour that can end your sinful Karma. For this purpose, the Mahamantri has suggested that you must carry out the austerity of adoring and repeating Shri Navakar Mantra, here, in this vault, according to the scriptural prescriptions. Therefore, adore Shri Navakar Mantra and repeat it by telling the beads. I will be always ready to give you whatever help and cooperation, you need. You must be free from fear when you carry out this austerity. You must be free from hatred when you carry out this austerity. You have to carry out this meditation as well as Japa throughout the day and night without experiencing fatigue. You should not fear the King. You should not be angry with him and while you are carrying out this austerity you should not experience fatigue".
PATHAMINI'S HEART
Lilavathi became pacified on hearing the fearless and fervent words of Pathamini. She saw in Pathamini, the radiant light of faith in Dharma. Though she was unwell, she recovered her health and spirits and she desired to learn more about Shri Navakar Mantra and its efficacy from Pathamini. Pathamini was herself fearless; that was why she could inspire in Lilavathi the feeling of fearlessness. If she was herself fearful, she would not have kept Lilavathi in her bungalow. Pathamini's heart was a pellucid lake of compassion and kindness; otherwise, she would have hated Lilavathi. "On account of this queen, a false accusation has been made against the Chief Minister". If Pathamini had entertained such a thought, she would have hated Lilavati. If Pathamini had no enthusiasm and desire to give protection to the queen who was in distress, she would have thought, "Let her suffer what she has to suffer. Why should I be entangled in her affairs, Let me live in peace". This would have been her attitude.
Just as in the Chief Minister, Pethad Shah, sublime Dharma
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