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in different rhymes depicting Shrimad's images in different states.
Jainism classifies all the spiritual literature in four parts, Viz. i) Dravyänuyog dealing with the original substances and fundamental theories, ii) Charitänuyog dealing with observance of conduct and restraints, iii) Ganitänuyog relating the spiritual matter in quantitative terms and iv) Kathänuyog relating the same historically or in the form of illustrative stories. Prajnavbodh covers all the four parts. The chapters dealing with soul and its categories, nine fundamentals, rebirth, right perception, analysis of Jainism, spiritualism, absolute truth, omniscience, ultimate liberation etc. relate to Dravyänuyog. Those dealing with compassion, Anekantväd, straightforwardness, austerities, restraint, celibacy, Samiti-Gupti (meticulous vigilance and refraining), etc. relate to Charitänuyog. Those dealing with the kinds of species, indolence, Karma, time, hardships, etc. relate to Ganitänuyog. Life sketches of Rushabhdev, Shäntinäth, Nemnäth, Pärshwanath and Mahävirswämi as well as the stories of Räm, Shälibhadra, Chandraräj and others relate to Kathänuyog.
The work of composing Prajnavbodh was continued for three years and one more year was spent in revising it. The book was thus ready by 1942 and it happened to be read during the devotional program in the hall. Being impressed thereby the liberation-seekers had been pressing for publishing it. Brahmachäriji, however, did not want to get it published that time. He had been writing Prabhushri's biography and his teaching and wanted to publish it earlier. The pressure for publishing Prajnävbodh was, however continuing and during 1953 a few liberation-seekers even contributed the amount for the purpose. In view thereof he gave his consent for publishing it. Unfortunately his life came to the end shortly thereafter and the book could not see the light of the day during his lifetime.
One of the liberation-seekers staying at his service has mentioned that Brahmachäriji mostly used to write the book at night. For that purpose he used to remain awake beyond midnight. Sometime after writing some portion he might take a nap, but would soon get up and start writing again. While pursuing the project for more than three years he never uttered a word about it. Though it had been a superb composition that could move the hearts of the readers, his verbal faculty had assumed mum and allowed him to stay absorbed in the project. That absorption led to the rise of inner enlightenment. As such, in summer of 1940 he wrote:
Äj Oogyo Anupam Din Märo, Tattvaprakash Vikäse Re; Sadguru Swaroop Abhed Antare, Ati Ati Pragat Prabhäse Re.
(Today has been the unique day for me; it has given rise to manifestation of the true essence. The nature of true Guru stays distinctly vivid at heart.)
Chapter 6: Characterization
Thereafter Brahmachäriji's life remained a fountain of pleasure. His delightful complexion gave a glimpse of truth, consciousness and pleasure. Merely by looking at him one could feel convinced that religion is the bliss and that worship leads to internal pleasure. His cheerful face gave the glimpse of a poet and the master of Mantras. It is seen that pundits generally like to remain busy discussing various principles and logically trying to prove their viewpoints. Some of them, who consider themselves more knowledgeable, may also talk about other aspects like Karma, austerities, stages of spiritual elevation etc. Instead of being dragged in such discussion Brahmachäriji remained content with concentration of mind in the image of saint, who had experienced the soul.
He was so full of innocence and his approach was so friendly that everyone experienced the sense of close intimacy with him. That intimacy did not allow him to differentiate the self from others. Within him one could see the simplicity of a child as well as the serenity of ocean. Though he had the scriptural knowledge at length and also had the capacity to make out the human nature from the lowest to the highest level, he always remained unassuming. Whatever he had gained, he used to attribute to the ascetic force of Graceful
