Swamiji came to Onkareshwar, the place of origin of Narmada and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Here is Dhawarikund, called "Yoni" of Narmada. After a dip he brought up some Banas (rounded stones worshipped as sacred symbols of God) Lord Shankar appeared as a Bhil and asked, "Will you worship Banas?" Swamiji said, "Being a Sanyasi, I cannot pick up Bel, Tulsi, hence cannot worship Banas". The Bhil said, "If it is so, do not take them but leave them here". Swamiji left the stones in the water. Swamiji stayed here for 33 days. He read Puran. He taught Brahma karma to Balwantrao, Karbhari (manager) of local King. From here, be went to Mandaleshwar, Maheshwar and thence to Petlad on the river Mahim.
Chaturmas 7 = Shak 1819 ( 1897 A. D.) Petlad
This is a big town in the Indore State. Many Brahmin families live here. Swami Maharaj wrote his Shri Datta Leelamrutabdhi-Sar, a Marathi volume comprising 1000 ovis. This was in the month of Ashadh.
After Chaturmas, Swami MaJiaraj went to Chikhalda. Venkat-rao, a widower was staying here in a temple on the bank of river.
He requested Swami Maharaj to teach him Yoga. Accordingly^ Swamiji told him "Shiksha-Traya" and Pranayam. Nanasaheb, Balasaheb, Gangadharrao, etc. were devoted persons. Swamiji explained Upanishat-Bhashya and also read Purana for them.
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