Mrigavatiji Maharaj

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with texture of simplicity and innocence. The performed quite naturally all the austere rituals enjoined upon a Jain saint and inspired her disciples to follow suit. Her nature evinced a natural sweetness, immensity and humanity. The was a great scholar, but there was no affectation, no pretension in her scholarship. She had deep reverence for knowledge. Her heart was brimmed with deep respect for thinkers, artistes, men of letters and the scholars of Indian traditions and culture. I remember with what great care and endeavour she got collected and classified the ancient manuscripts under her own supervision at Shri Vallabh Smarak, Delhi and when I was there, she, with rare feelings of affection, opened before me the manuscripts kept safe in different almirahs. In this noble mission, she imparted great training and still greater inspiration to her disciples. It is really a great experience to see her interest in these activities. It is. the results of her imagination and power of determination that today we see the inauguration of Shri Vallabh Smarak, clustered with magnificent temples- blessed Upashryas at Delhi. Showering her great affection on me, she herself explained to ma her dreams about the planning along the different pathways on the campus. Indeed it was a blessed moment because I was visualising how vast, manysided end perfect her dreams were This Shri Vallabh Smarak in the form of great achievement of Mahattra Shri Mrigavati
Ji's devoted missionary life will always remind us of her personality and performance, because every inch of its soil, every building and hall, evey idol and stone, spiritual pursuit and efficiency are fragrant with her philosophy of life and will ever remain so.