________________ 198 The Divine Touch of a Pre-eminent Personality are not bound by regards for dogmatic beliefs; they are above such narrow views and treat all with the eyes of equanimity. These great souls consider the entire universe to be their family and indeed as soul mates. Such is their universal love. The entire universe is theirs and they belong to the entire universe. Foremost amongst such great souls that India has produced is the torchbearer Shrimad Rajchandra. Through the emergence of such a gem of a person, the bondages of sectarianism were destroyed and the curtains of deceit were torn apart. The storm of superstition subsided and religion was propounded in its truest and purest form. - Dr Bhagwandas Mehta A scholar and an eminent philosopher Contentment in Renunciation The entire life of Shrimad was devoid of any materialistic temptations or desire for fame and thus he could teach Lord Mahavir's true philosophy to those he came in contact with. The strength of his total detachment enabled him to enhance his deep and broad mental capacity, equanimity and frankness, the qualities he considered to be the essential virtues for spiritual development. - Shri Narmadashankar Mehta A scholarly writer