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visible to the naked eye. A look through a powerful
microscope would reveal to the sight millions of liye germs
in them. For health it is necessary that we should drink
pure -water. Destruction of the germs in water either
through the heat of the stomach, nitration or boiling is
inevitable.""
While still the talk was going on, Popatbhai pulled
Ramdas' cloth from behind and hinted that the interview
might be terminated and they might leave the place. But
Ramdas liked to remain a little longer answering the
curious questions put by the sadhus whom he found in
quite a jovial mood. After a short time, since Popatbhai was
growing impatient, Ramdas had to bid adieu to the saints.
On their way back to Kantilal's house Popatbhai
observed: "Swamiji, did you not notice that the Jain
sadhus were all the while making fun of you? So it was
that I became impatient to leave the place as soon as
possible."
"You are mistaken, Ram,1' Ramdas answered, uthey
were so kind. Ramdas felt quite at ease in their cheerful
company.'1
"There you are, Swamiji," said Popatbhai, "it is this
guileless nature of yours that has made a fool of me and
attracted me and all others to your person."
In the evenings there would be Ramnam dhun in
KantilaVs house and Popatbhai in his sweet voice led the
Bhajan. Dr. Shukla and other friends from Wadhwan paid
frequent visits.
Ramdas' daily morning visits to mother Elizabeth's
bungalow continued where he also met Raja Ram and
Prakashanand.
Ramdas had also, in response to her wish, to visit
Bama Saheb, the old rani at her palace. The pious lady
was as usual very kind and hospitable.
She asked: "How is it that we don't attain shanti in
spite of all our efforts ? "
so