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and development of Gujrati literature almost from its very beginning to the present times
His little book 'Saurabha' is a collection of aphoristic saying on almost every subject which touches our human lives His method of presentation reminds us constantly of Khalil Gibran, a kindred soul engaged in a similar pursuit of the quest of the spirit. In 'Saurabha' there is a fragrance of flowers which never wither but are always fresh, for they are of the Tree of Paradise It is the pride of his penmanship and the delight of our hearts.
Half-Hours with a Jain Muni is a brief yet very instructive record of the spiritual biography of the saintly Muni Although the Muni dons the traditional robe of an orthodox Jain Muni, he is singularly free from the poison of sectarianism which is the ruin of India. As Shree Baakza, his biographer says. "His philosophy is broad-based on human values He is a preacher, but he is not preachy " Mr Baakza has given us a soul-stirring account of the life of the Muni who passing through the storm and stress of worldly existence, set his eyes firmly on the Most High and is now resting there with the peace of his mind and heart and soul
Saints are the salt of the earth They are always eager to help the suffering humanity The large-hearted Muni, out of sheer compassion for the suffering, once helped bring about the cure of a tum
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