Champaklal Speaks

In 1974, the bonus given to Ashram workers crossed one lakh rupees.[M.P. Pandit's note]

“Once there was a shortage of funds in the Ashram so Mother decided to give some of her jewels in exchange for some money. It was decided that according to their capacities devotees would be given a jewel or two to keep as sacred souvenir from Mother.”—Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, I Remember, 1993, p.52.