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moment, he asked my father what he would do for his Guru after the Guru leaves the body. My father told him that once Krishnanatha Maharaj passes away, my father would spend most of the time in the company of the downtrodden and suffering people and shall consider them as his very own. On listening this reply, Krishnanatha Maharaj embraced him and said that his (KM) life became successful in totality due to this reply. I have witnessed that my father’s most devotees came under this category. Hundreds of downtrodden people visited our home and they were benefited by my father’s blessings. He never showed reluctance towards them. Sometimes, my mother was somewhat frustrated with this event. But, she knew my father’s status, and her frustration was only superficial.
Eyewitnessed Miracle: My father was a teacher in Saint Ornella’s School at that time. He used to correct answer books late at night after the dinner. Once he was doing this and I was sitting next to him. Also, my sister Manda was sitting there. He asked both of us whether we want some Pedha sweet. We immediately nodded yes. Then, he joined his palms facing the photo of Krishnanatha Maharaj on the opposite wall. And, after this he raised his palms up towards the photo. A small Pedha landed on his palms and he gave it to two of us. He did not eat it himself. It was very tasty no doubt. Interesting thing is we felt it was quite natural for him to do so. Now, I understand that he had a power that is described in the Yoga Scriptures. That event is very vivid in my mind even today.
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During my Engineering studies in Kharagpur around 1800 Kilometers away from Pune, I used to visit my family in Pune three times a year. In those days, there was no phone or online communication possible with my family. Only postal mail was the means of communication and it took approximately
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