When Swamishri visited New Delhi in 1986, he was accorded an invitation by the President of India, H.E. Gyani Zail Singh, to grace the Presidential Palace.

The meeting proved to be a memorable and historic occasion. When Swamishri was ready to leave, he removed the mala from his neck and offered it to the President. Then Swamishri said innocently enough, "We are sadhus, so we have nothing else to give you except this mala. Use it to remember the Lord."

The President accepted the mala with deep gratitude and touched it to his forehead. He was quite overwhelmed. He remarked in return, "Swamiji, whenever I chant with this mala, I'll remember you."

Swamishri never failed in passing on his message of devotion even to the President. Who else, besides such a pure and sincere sadhu like Swamishri, could do that?