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of becoming too soft towards animal life is of course there, in his mental make-up; but making allow ance for it, I do not think that he professes mealymouthed philanthropy for all that. These acts of his wide benevolence do not interfere with his serious work He says "This sort of charity is my hobby"
He is not a mere recluse, confined to desk or pulpit It may be directly or indirectly, but he helps causes of a wider interest
It was indeed a piece of noble work which he did last Paryushan, in helping to compose the clash of difference on a burning topic
The Jain community does not subscribe to the rule of untouchability in such a rigid form as is done
in the sister community of Hinduism Inter-dining Inspite of it, some orthodox Jains looked with disfavour upon admitting Bhavsars to a religious supper Muni Chitrabhanu took up the cause By pleading, persuasion and the moral pressure he excercises upon his people, he succeeded at long last in bringing together these two factions And Bhavsars and the so-called high caste members of the community sat down to the supper last Paryushan, numbering not less than 11000 mouths
He is not an out-right reformer There are many little things which have outlıyed their usefulA Line of reform n ess and which are a drag upon he advocates the progress of the society He knows this But he knows this also that it is no use
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