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JULY, 1976
involving reading and writing and had been living almost in seclusion at the Ashram at Chanderi, but otherwise he was quite alert and agile. I remember how about a year back, when I met him, he appeared to be fully informed of the developments and trends taking place in the country. Since the Ashram had also been handed over to Acharya Vinoba during the latters padayātrā in Rajasthan, he had made a small dwelling place for himself and also a temple of all faiths known as Sarvadevayatana in the same locality. Farther, as a mark of respect towards Acarya Haribhadra Suri, he had established a Haribhadra Memorial Temple infront of the Fort of Chittorgarh and also a Bhamashah Bharati Bhavan at the same place in the hallowed memory of Bhama Shah.
It is true that now Muniji is not alive but it is also true that Muniji is alive and will ever remain alive through his immortal works which will continue to give us inspiration and strength for Samyak-darsana, Samyakjñāna, and Samyak-cāritra. These characteristics of a true Jain pervaded all through his life. He lived as a true Jain, died as a true Jain and will ever shine as an example of a true Jain.
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