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44. Our Obligations
Shrimad
was like an ocean of divine nectar! Many souls quenched their spiritual thirst with his wisdom and insight, and progressed on the path of spirituality.
The most eminent of the Seekers who benefitted by his grace were, Sobhagbhai, Munishri Lalluji, Juthalalbhai and Ambalalbhai. Additionally, some other Truth seekers whose lives were brightened by Shrimad's gracious presence and spiritual insight included Dungarshibhai, Ugriben, Maneklal Ghelabhai, Mansukhlal Kiratchand, Popatlal Mahokamchand, Dharshibhai, Mahatma Gandhi, Munishri Devkaranji, Khimji Devji, Tribhovanbhai Dosabhai, Sukhlal Chhaganlal, Mansukhlal Devsi, Motilal Bhavsar and Krishnadas.
Meeting Shrimad was often the turning point in people's lives. A few minutes with him or a sentence from him would alter one's thinking and cause immense change of heart. He outwardly resembled any other householder, and this outward appearance disguised his inner world, which he preferred to keep concealed. 'Shri AtmaSiddhi Shastra' and his other poetic compositions contained the profound insight of a truly self-realised being and displayed the highest literary skill but Shrimad preferred not to draw attention to them and thus the general public were not really aware of his divinity.
Only a fortunate few came into personal contact with him, and his complete detachment from worldly affairs greatly influenced them. His concern for the betterment of humanity and his compassionate feelings for all living things touched whoever came close to him. Even those wanting to debate with him would ultimately agree to his deep and inherent knowledge and be won over.
Some people came to him for spiritual guidance, some wished to spend time in his holy company, and others accepted him as their True Guru and acted according to his instructions. Many became Truth seekers through him and some even attained the Samyag Darshan, Right Vision.
Shrimad not only influenced their spiritual lives, but also encouraged them to fulfill all their worldly duties. We have inherited a most precious collection of letters containing the essence of Shrimad's message. For this, we owe an immense debt of gratitude to these truth seekers.
