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VRG was a social reformer. When his father
died in 1890, he did not
allow women, the primitive practices of walling and breast
beating during mourning. He mastered
Yoga also. He successfully advanced the noble causes of animal welfare and vegetarianism.
He returned to India, but a few weeks later VRG passed away at the very young age of 37 years in Bombay on 7 August 1901. He was a brilliant promising young man, full of hopes and aspirations of service to his religion. and community. His name will continue to be remembered forever as a great champion of Indian cultural heritage and Jainism. <>
References:
1. Glimpses of Jainism and Biography of Forgotten Hero: Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi by Pannalal R. Shah
2. Selected Speeches of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi published by Shri Vallabhsuri Smarak Nidhi, Bombay.
"An Emissary to North America" - Virchand Raghavji Gandhi, 1864-1901 First Parliament of World Religions, Chicago, USA, 1893'
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