It was the time when the ceremony of Jalzilani Ekadashi was being celebrated at Sarangpur. Shastriji Maharaj, feeling unwell, was resting in his bed. Some devotees from Bhavnagar had come there to celebrate the function. After the ceremonies were over Kuberbhai, who was a leader among the devotees of Bhavnagar, spoke to Shastriji Maharaj : "On kind-hearted one ! Please come to Bhavnagar so that we can profit by your discourses."
Shastriji Maharaj replied smiling : "I am not well at the moment. So instead of me, take Yogiji Maharaj. I shall be represented by Yogiji Maharaj." They were pleased with these words of Shastriji Maharaj, and returned to Bhavnagar along with Yogiji Maharaj with joyful anticipations.
Jayantibhai, the nephew of Prabhudas Sheth who was staying at Bhavnagar invited Yogiji Maharaj and the other sadhus for lunch at his house. A pious Brahmin prepared the ladu, soup, rice, vegetables, etc. When the meal was ready, Jayantibhai along with Prabhudas Sheth went to Yogiji Maharaj and made a request : "You have won the favour of Shriji Maharaj and Gunatitanand Swami. Today on our behalf pray to Them to accept the thal (savoury dishes offered to the Lord)."
Yogiji Maharaj laughed and answered : "Let us go and offer the thal to Maharaj. Shriji Maharaj and Swami will surely appear and accept the thal." So saying, Yogiji Maharaj entered the prayer room. The thal was placed before the Lord. Silver jugs, full of water were also placed near the image. The curtain was then drawn. Yogiji Maharaj sat there and all around him sat the devotees. Yogiji Maharaj sang with great devotion : "Avinashi avo re....."
After half an hour, when the curtain was lifted they gasped with wonder for what had happened. Five ladus, soup, and some rice had been accepted by the Lord. The water pot was also half empty. All the devotees were struck by the power and devotion of Yogiji Maharaj. They were convinced that Yogiji Maharaj enjoyed the favour and confidence of Swami and Shriji, and could fulfill their wishes.