After visiting a few homes, Swamishri arrived at Dallubhai Madari’s house, in south Gujarat.
For the past year, Dallubhai had been in touch with Swaminarayan sadhus. Through their inspiration, he had given up liquor, meat, violence and cheating.

Now, it was his dear wish that Swamishri visit his house and bless him. Though he had no idea when Swamishri would come, Dallubhai prayed that his wish be fulfilled.

Several months later, Swamishri toured the countryside of southern Gujarat. The tribal villages were difficult to reach, due to lack of proper roads, travelling was difficult. When Swamishri arrived at Dallubhai’s village he started padharamanis. Midway, there was a sudden downpour of rain. This made the paths muddy. After visiting several houses in the rain, the sevak santos suggested, “Bapa, let’s postpone the visits for now. You are getting wet and bogged down in the soggy ground.”

Swamishri replied, “The rain won’t dissolve us! Besides, look at the devotees who live in these difficult and unbearable conditions. Even our sadhus tour these villages despite problems of food, water, mosquitoes and bugs. So don’t worry, everything is fine!”

Swamishri continued in wet robes.

Swamishri came to Dallubhai’s house. But he was worried where could he arrange a seat for Swamishri in his, small hut ? Such was his poverty.

The sadhus suggested that he make space in the small buffalo shed. And so he quickly made arrangements for Swamishri and the sadhus to sit. Then, Dallubhai performed pujan of Thakorji and Swamishri.

Swamishri then acquainted himself with all the tribals before him. When he learnt that Dallubhai had given up all his bad habits and adopted a virtuous life, Swamishri immediately got up from his seat and embraced him. He also showered his love on the tribals for their virtuous life and embraced them, too.

The ordinary, innocent tribals were unaware of how Swamishri was revered by hundreds of thousands worldwide. But by the act of Swamishri’s embrace they realised his abundant love for the poor like them.

Swamishri then addressed them, “Even though you are poor, seeing you gives us a unique feeling of peace. How can anyone call you backward? You have become satsangis and lead pious lives. Such a home as this is a holy place. By visiting your huts one experiences devotion and love.”
 
For Swamishri, the poor, innocent tribals are the sons and daughters of Eternity.