17. Converted the Dacoits

The age old belief of "Might is Right" and "Only arms can resolve a problem" was removed from the minds of the people. Shri Swaminarayan with His divine power, without the aid of weapons or police tamed the most dangerous dacoits and other violent tribes which were beyond the control of the police or the British Government. He brought about a change of hearts and made them drop their weapons. In place of a sword He offered them a rosary and transformed them into peaceloving, non-violent devotees. The story of this transformation spread all over India and abroad.