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The Self Realization
to all living beings of all ages. Srimad was an embodiment of non-attachment and renunciation. Srimad has written only that which he has experienced. He has never allowed his poetic imagination to get ahead of truth and experience. There is therefore no artificiality in his writings. They come from the heart and appeal to the very heart of the reader. He used to keep a diary and a pen with him in all his daily routine and he immediately wrote down important thoughts that ocurred to him. I never remember any occasion when Sri Raichandbhai got
lost or infatuated in any worldly matter." 5 Gandhiji's penpicture of Srimad Rajachandra
"His living was simple. He was satisfied with whatever food was offered to him. He put on simple but clean clothes. He used to wear dhoti, Peherana, Khesa and a turban. He used to sit on a gadi on the floor in his shop or at home. He was slow in his walk and he used to think while walking. There was a spark in his eyes, they were full of lustre and steadiness. They declared the singlemindedness of his purpose. His face was round, his lips thin, nose not pointed nor flat, body single, height average, colour darkish white and general appearance that of an idol in peace. His tone was so sweet that one would love to hear him more and more. His face was smiling and in full bloom and joy. It clearly decalred the internal joy and peace. His language was so effective and measured that he was never found to be searching for words. Language was his maidservant. He was described by some as an incarnation of the goddess of learning, Sarasvati. He never changed a word while writing a letter. He expressed his thoughts and meditations in fine and appropriate language. This description only befits a self-controlled person. By renouncing the external
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