What had happened? I believe that there were two factors at work in this healing: the blessings of a saint and the healing power of positive thoughts. Swamiji could have said, “You’ll feel better in the morning,” and then silently prayed for my healing. Instead, by asking me what was going to happen, he elicited my active, positive affirmation that I would be well. Add to that the power of his blessings, and I received a permanent healing.