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He found fault with the religious teachers of the present day because, they preached sectarianism, did not realise the change of the times, and often forgot their real sphere in the desire to proclaim themselves as avatars of God, and arrogated to themselves powers which they did not possess. In his later years, it was clear that he was preparing to fulfil his life's mission in that capacity. But unfortunately death intervened and the mission remained unfulfilled. Shrimad had, however, succeeded in creating a new spirit among the Jains in the Bombay Presidency. It is generally believed that had he lived long, he would have revolutionised the whole system of the present Jain religion, and would have taught the people what the Great Mahavira had actually taught. He wanted to do away with the numerous sects of the Jain religion in order to establish one common religion, founded by Mahavira. That such an useful life should have been cut short at this premature age was a distinct loss to the country.
His admirers have already collected about Rs. 11,000 to perpetuate his memory A movement is still going on to increase the fund. It is expected that an institution to collect old manuscripts and to publish the work of the Jain religion which remain unpublished, in several Bhandaras, will be started, bearing his honoured name. It is 'hoped that some Qng of his numerous disciples may give the public a. com, prehensive account of his life and work.
