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Now,
Jinabhai passed his days and nights in the temple. He worshipped
the Lord with single-minded devotion. Jina would also serve the
saints during their short stays in Dhari. All of them were pleased
with his service and would bless him. Jinabhai, attending school,
passed the standard VII exams. At that time Shri Krishnacharandas
Swami along with his group of saints visited Dhari. On seeing
the saints, Jinabhai was extremely pleased. He was in their service
from early morning till late night. He would get up early in the
morning and have his bath. After completing his morning prayers
he would attend to the needs of the saints. He helped them by
drawing water from the well for their bath. He would sweep the
temple floor, and neatly arrange the mats for the saints to sit
and meditate upon. He served them all through out the day.
Sadguru Krishnacharandas Swami was a blessed follower of Shri
Gunatitanand Swami, the incarnation of Akshar Brahman. He was
gratified to see the devotion of Jinabhai, and appreciated the
zeal with which he worked. He also found that Jinabhai, though
often very tired, never stinted in his daily duties and services
at the temple.
One morning, while giving prasad to Jinabhai he asked him : "Jina,
would you like to be a saint ?" Jinabhai was filled with
joy at Swami's question. He replied eagerly : "Yes Swamiji,
I would be happy if you would make me a sadhu. It is my only ambition
in life. For the last few days, I was hoping to talk you about
it but today, you yourself have read my secret wish. Swamiji,
please initiate me as a saint. I want to serve the Lord and also
you, whom I regard as my guru."
Swami Krishnacharandasji blessed him and said : "Your wish
will be fulfilled."
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