On the one hand, while Anamika’s visualization of divine forces and evil spirits continued, it had also begun to appear as if she was able to communicate with the unknown or shed some light about it. One such incident unexpectedly occurred at Adhyatm Sadhna Kendra.

One of the samnis (acolytes) of Jain tradition left the Kendra suddenly, without informing anyone. In Jain tradition, if after being initiated one finds themselves unable to accept the challenges and requirements of the system, they have complete freedom to return to worldly life. Hence, it was unclear as to why the samni left without informing anyone. As the director of the Kendra, it was only logical that I was worried, since there was no clue which provided us with any information. We had informed her family but they too did not have any news.

As a last resort, I thought of asking Anamika to seek for some information on the incident during her mediation at night. Hence, when she was in deep meditation and when from her face I could judge that perhaps she was in the presence of and visualizing the divine forces, I asked Anamika about the samni. Promptly, the reply was obtained that wherever samni ji was, she was safe and we would be made aware of the necessary details soon. We tried to learn a little more and get some more detail on the subject but nothing more was said.

I must clarify here that there occurred several other such instances and when Anamika was posed a question about them, she would provide the answer without being aware of her state. She was merely acting as a medium or a channel. At times, her response would be in a whisper which was often difficult to comprehend. At others, the answer would be so vague that it was beyond anyone to make a concrete assumption based on it.

To return to the case of the samni ji – we tried our best, but no news was forthcoming. Two days later, we received the information that the samni ji was well and in a safe place and that she would no longer return to the life of a nun. Her family too perhaps had managed to communicate with her and she was with them.

There are other such instances which can be detailed but at the time, our greatest challenge was to find a solution to the suffering Anamika was undergoing at the hands of the dark forces. No apt remedy seemed to be in sight but if Anamika was to continue her meditation, it was of critical importance that a solution be found.