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on 7th January 1977. Prepared as he was through meditation and deep studies in religion, he accepted the suffering with a detached mind. He retained all the faculties of mind till the end.
He retained a dignified demeanour, sense of humour and liveliness till the end. As the end drew near, he called upon his secret reserves of strength and rose to the occasion. Conscious of the approaching death, he met it gracefully. He gathered all the family members and asked for their forgiveness, and blessed the children.
He was indeed a true representative of the Indian tradition, one who lived up to the Jain principle of life "PARASPAROPAGRAHO JĪVĀNĀM (Live with Others and Live for Others)".
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