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Guru, such a person is not found in this world, O glorious Gurudev, revered Acharyadev Shreemad Vijay Gunayashasuriswarji Maharaj!
He was the most humble disciple of the Jain Shastra Shirataj, Diksha Yug Pravartak, Tapa Gachchhadhiraj, Bhavacharya Bhagvant Shreemad Vijay Ramchandrasurisewarji Maharaj. "Vardhaman Taponidhi" was his main title, but even though he was bestowed with the title of "Vardhaman", his life was full of "Vardhaman" qualities, which are difficult to describe. He was the revered Acharyadev Shreemad Vijay Gunayashasuriswarji Maharaj.
Bhorol Tirth, located near Tharad in the northwest corner of Gujarat, was his birthplace. This Tirth, surrounded by historical cities like Wav, Tharad, and Sanchor, was once a great city called Pippalpur Pattana or Pippalanak. The nearby Dhima Tirth was its suburb. Hundreds of wealthy merchants lived there. The city was filled with many Jain temples. With the passage of time, everything was scattered. Many statues were enshrined in the earth and continued to be worshipped by the Devas.
In VS 1961, the fortune of the Bhorol land changed when Bhagwan Shree Nemnath Prabhu appeared spontaneously. The land gradually began to prosper. The Sangha built a beautiful Jinalaya and installed the Prabhu, which led to an increase in devotion and, consequently, an increase in wealth in every household.
In VS 1980, on the auspicious day of the installation of Shree Adishwardada in Palitana, a small child was born to Sejibai on the sixth day of the bright fortnight. His father, Swaroopchand, was overjoyed to receive congratulations. The child was given the Navkar Mantra. He was taken to see and worship Dada Shree Nemnath. After spending a year or two with his father's love, when his father passed away to the heavenly abode, the child, Gagaldas, was too young to understand the situation. His uncle, Gamanchand, raised him and gave him religious education. After returning from the rainy season retreat, his uncle was bitten by a venomous snake and passed away while remembering the Namaskar Mahamantra.