________________ Shri Varniji deeply desired that the spiritual knowledge spreads very well all around, the traditions of Jainism be well preserved and people may be lead to follow good behavior, truth, restraint and renunciation. He tried his best to achieve these goals wherever he moved during his saintly-life, wherever he spent his monsoons and wherever he made speeches and preachings. He was the only hope of inspiration and faith after the demise of elder Varniji and the society could get his advice and guidance as time demanded even though most of his time was passing away in reading, writing and thinking. Varniji's last desire was to adopt the position of Nirgranth, i.e. undoing anything till death, but it was not fulfilled. He suddenly expired in Meerut on 29 March 1978 by a severe heart attack while performing Samayik, a religious rite. A glorious star of Jain community was lost untimely. He is present before us in the form of his books, writings and speeches and this is the only solace to us. Conclusion: One beautiful memorial book on the personality and works of Shri Sahajanandji Varni was published at Meerut before about three years. It contains tribute to this great person by the prominent persons from all over India. It also contains the articles of accredited writers on Jainism and spiritual subjects. A grand memorial is under construction at the holy place of Hastinapur under the auspices of Trilok Research Institute where several activities for the research and propagation of Jain Studies and Jain Culture are being carried on. Our best tribute to Varniji will be to follow the spiritual ideals of Lord Mahavir as cited by Shri Varniji and develop our knowledge and character in that direction with total devotion to Shri Varniji. 179
