As Bosco entered, the familiar scent of polished wood and fresh paper greeted him. The bank’s customers and staff smiled warmly, recognizing Bosco and his unique entourage. The animals, Ramduth the monkey, Biscuit the dog, and Malini the cat, sat obediently at his feet, their presence adding an air of mystique to the scene.
Bosco approached the manager’s desk, where his old classmate greeted him with a hearty handshake. The manager’s office was a cozy nook filled with leather-bound books and antique furniture, a stark contrast to the modern hustle outside. They chatted amiably, reminiscing about their school days, while the manager conducted Bosco’s business with the efficiency of a seasoned professional.
Suddenly, the tranquility was shattered by a chilling declaration: “This is a holdup!” The words echoed through the bank, freezing everyone in place. Bosco’s mind raced, but his face remained calm. With a subtle gesture, he activated his yogic powers, transforming his animal companions into formidable police officers. The monkey became a towering officer with a stern expression, the dog a lithe and agile cop, and the cat a wise and watchful sergeant.
To the would-be robber, the transformation was terrifyingly real. He saw six officers, three behind him and three in front, all ready to spring into action. The bank clerks, now appearing as officers in bulletproof vests, stood behind the bullet-proof glass, adding to the illusion. The robber’s confidence crumbled, and he dropped his weapon, raising his hands in surrender. All these were illusions created by Bosco to subdue the young robber without violence. What is more is that the illusion is visible only to the would-be bank robber and nobody else.
Outside, construction workers noticed the commotion and rushed in, recognizing the robber as a delinquent coworker. They quickly subdued him, their rough hands and stern faces a stark contrast to the magical illusion Bosco had created. The manager, having already called the police, watched as the situation unfolded.
As the police arrived and took the robber into custody, a frail old woman entered the bank. She was the robber’s grandmother, her face lined with worry. Seeing her grandson tied up on the floor, she turned and left without a word, her heart heavy with unspoken prayers for his safety. Shortly after, the robber’s stepbrother arrived, his face a mask of concern. He quickly cashed his check and left, knowing he could do nothing to help at that moment.
Bosco and his team waited outside, the sun casting long shadows as the day drew to a close. The failed robber, it turned out, was just a boy of 14, his youthful face betraying his desperate attempt at adulthood. He got the job with false documents. Bosco, with his deep intuition, sensed the boy’s plight and stepped forward to help. He promised the juvenile court he would take care of the boy, and with that assurance, the case was dismissed.
Bosco took the boy to a private juvenile home, a place of refuge for troubled youth. The home, nestled in a serene countryside, owed Bosco several favors, and they welcomed the boy with open arms. Over the next two years, Bosco checked on him regularly, guiding him with wisdom and compassion. The boy thrived, eventually earning a scholarship for college. He graduated with a degree in law and went on to become a Juvenile Court Judge, a testament to Bosco’s unwavering belief in his potential.
The story of Bosco’s day at the bank became a legend, a tale of courage, compassion, and the transformative power of belief. The bank, once a place of routine transactions, now held a special place in the hearts of all who knew the story. And Bosco, with his team of extraordinary animals, continued to inspire and protect, their adventures a beacon of hope in a world that often needed a little magic.
The Yogi's special qualities are
1. Anima. (smallness): Supernatural power of becoming as small as an atom, atomization
2. Mahima. (largeness): The supernatural power of increasing size at will
3. Gharima. The supernatural power of making one self heavy at will
4. Laghima. (lightness): The supernatural power of levitation
5. Prāptih. Supernatural power to obtain everything
6. Praakaamya. Capacity to accomplish anything desired
7. Isitva. Supremacy or superiority considered as a super natural power
8. Vashistva. The supernatural power of subduing all to one's own will
---Definitions as found in Tamil Lexicon, Madras University