Mrigavatiji Maharaj

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for the happiness of human beings. In our scriptures, the saints have described the earth as the mother and themselves her sons and this comprehensive concept is summed up in the mantra ;
The earth is an abode sheltering all forms of religion.
Seen in the intellectual and spiritual contexts, great Hindi poet, Prasad's words may be aptly borrowed for paying homage to Mahattra Mrigavati Ji :
Oh Goddess ! Large-hearted, passionless, embodiment
of mothe, hood, Well-wisher of all I Ye sublime, suffer for the sins of
others, Spreading balmy words, you dwell in the abode of for
giveness.
When I, alongwith Shri V. S. Jain, went for the first time to see her, I had the opportunity to know her power of eloquence, her progressive, revolutionary and social vision and her imaginative organizational capacity. Her speech was adorned with the three gems of learning, philosophy and character. Her address was an awakening call. After many years, fortunately, respected Pratapbhai Bhogilal provided me an unforgettable opportunity to be in her ins. piring proximity. Many topics were discussed. I availed the opportunity of being enlightened on several of her activities and achievements. Even at that time she did not enjoy a normal health, yet there was no trace of ill-health in her blessingful smile, enthusiasm and vitality. The wore pure
white Khadi. Her life of austerity and meditation was woven
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