After we returned from Tada, we were allowed to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Mahaveer at Sagar. It was a joyous occasion. We were then told to proceed to Katni for the summer sojourn. It was getting hotter day by day. The sun was fierce and the journey long, but the heart was filled with a deep faith. Willing obedience of the guru's command is the touchstone of discipleship. We decided to leave immediately after the observance of the mid-day samayik.
When we emerged from the samayik, the sky was overcast. The sun had lost its ardour. We set out on the journey without losing any time and easily covered a distance of twenty kilometers before sundown. This became a set pattern. Everyday, until we reached Katni, the clouds would build up by noon and our journey would become much easier.
When we arrived in Katni, we got to know that Acharya Maharaj had been quite concerned about our well being." have given my orders, but it is the month of May. The sun is too fierce. I hope the vihar does not pose any problem". We were overwhelmed by a feeling of wonderment and happiness. The affinity which Acharya Maharaj has towards his disciples is so close and strong that even from a distance, it steadied and sheltered us during our journey. His compassion is indeed boundless.
Katni (1989)