Shrimad Rajchandra And Mahatma Gandhi

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal

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Shrimad Rajchandra's Life Sketch
he would be able to identify each of those books presented to him in turn merely by feeling the thickness. He was able to say whether a cooked item had any salt or even excessive salt without tasting or touching it.
Shrimad realised that whilst these amazing faculties and powers could bring him great wealth and fame, they would only impede his spiritual progress. Thus, when only twenty, he brushed aside the opportunities of earning this wealth by stopping the avdhan performances and concentrated solely on developing his spirituality.
Shrimad entered the diamond and precious stones trade after having mastered the art of assaying the stones in a very short time. His business acumen soon led to his new company dealing with international customers in countries such as Burma (now Myanmar), parts of the Middle East, England, and France.
He continued composing both essays and poetry to bring about the awareness of the social ills that prevailed in society at the time. However, in the midst of all this, his main focus remained steadfast on realising his soul.
At work, immediately after completing any business transaction or negotiation, he would immerse himself in reading spiritual books or in making notes in his diary that was always kept by his side. Often, he would pen his thoughts into a beautiful verse. Shrimad had not a grain of materialistic desire in him, and his sense of detachment would reflect in each and every task he carried out.
At every available opportunity he would seek retreat into places of solitude in the nearby forests or hills. He had spent many days in solitary contemplation in places such as Charotar, Nadiad and Idar. Worthy souls such as Prabhushri Laluji Maharaj and Munishri Devkaranji had benefitted from Shrimad's sermons during such retreats of solitude. Gradually, as the time went by, several