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Degree of 'Rashtra Saint': 1987 A.D. V.E. 2043 Awarded by Shri Gyani Zail Singh The President of India at 72 Jinalaya Tirth in Kutch. 'Kaldharm' (Demise) : 12.39 A.M. (at Midnight) on 11-10-1988, The last day of Bhadrapada Vad of V.E. 2044, at Mumbai. REMARKABLE EVIDENCES From death bed to the status of sectarian Leader. No one had ever dreamt that Gangajibhai who was once on the point of removal to cemetery due to unconsciousness for many hours because of a dreadful disease of small pox at the age of 13 years, would become a sectarian leader in future ! But it has become a fact! Study: Although he could study only upto 4th Standard in the school due to such kind of circumstances of his parents, but due to his thirst of knowledge and penchant for religious studies, he studied Sanskrit Prakrit Grammar most of 45 Jain Agams, 6 systems of Indian Philosophy and other Jain & western literature before and after Diksha between so many responsibilities. Creation of Literature: The revered one was a creative writer as well as poet. His valuable contribution to jain literature includes different work in Gujrati & Sanskrit of about 1 lakh verses. His literature provides best guide lines to the people of all ages. Penances :He vowed to do 'Ekasana' (eating only once per day.) to obtain permission from his father for initiation before 3 years from initiation and he continued 'Ekasana' for his whole life.
Since last 8 years he did 'Varshi Tap' (Fast for alternative day upto whole year) and the breaking of fast at his 8th 'Varshi Tap' was arranged by the hands of 'Shree Gyani Zail Singh' the president of India at 72 Jinalaya Mahatirth which is being created by the inspiration of revered one. He also performed many other kinds of jain penances in his life. Devotion to God : He was a great devotee of Lord Arihant and 'Navkar Mahamantra'. During night he slept only 2 to 3 hours and for remaining night he remained absorbed in meditation, "Navkar Mahamantra' and 'Surimantra Aradhana' During his ascetic life, he gave 108 'Khamasamanas' due to devotion to 'Shree Panch Parmeshthi Bhagawant' daily early in the morning upto his old age. Religious and Social activities : During his life he walked about
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