________________ 187 Chapter 8 The Divine Touch of a Pre-eminent Personality In a short lifespan of only thirty-three years, Shrimad Rajchandra had reached the pinnacle of spirituality and in him, one can glimpse numerous virtues worthy of an enlightened soul such as detachment, renunciation, forgiveness, equanimity, freedom from desires etc. He kept himself away from sectarianism and dogmatism. He had unflinching faith in the tenets of the Jain religion. Nevertheless, he had undertaken a rigorous study of the Vedanta religion and its fundamental tenets as well as the Bhagwat faith. From his qualities such as deep knowledge of the religious scriptures, his thought-provoking writings, his conduct full of detachment from worldly affairs, his compassion for all living species, it becomes evident that he attained an unusually high level of self-realisation which is needed to experience liberation while still embodied. Many of his contemporaries and followers have eulogised his numerous qualities and inner achievements. Let us take note of the opinions that have been expressed by eminent people from different spheres of life about Shrimad Rajchandra.