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Surishwarji had acquired the prestigious GDA
degree (Government Diploma in Accounting,

equivalent to the current Chartered Accountants
degree in India) of London. Thereafter, he
renounced the material world and accepted Jain
monkhood.

Along with following the strict code of conduct

of Jainism, he sunk into the endless ocean of Jain
literature.

He was a renowned scholar of Prakrit, Sanskrit
and Gujarati, and had mastered every aspect of

Indian philosophy.

After years of in-depth study of Jain scriptures,
he could explain advanced concepts of philosophy
in lucid language to the masses.

His motivationg and heart-rending sermons created
a magical effect on people from all walks of life.
In a short span on 5 years, as many as 35 youngsters
from affluent families of Mumbai renounced the
material world and accepted monkhood.

He started a weekly magazine, Divya-Darshan, in
1952, which was published for 42 years.

Using his knowledge, logic, intelligence and

convincing power, he was even successful in
changing the thought process of a former Prime
Minister of India on the subject of "Child
Diksha".