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He invented the innovative concept of "Shibir"
(youth camps). These camps played a pivotal role
in increasing the faith of the younger generation
in religion, thereby providing them with a
progressively satisfied and happy life.
There are no appropriate words to describe the
transformation brought about by this legend in
the first decade of the 20th century. Looking at
his life, we understand that he lived many lives in
one. He was not a jack of all trades but a master
of all.
His unmatched ascetic legacy is now under the
able leadership of Gachchādhipati Āchārya Shri
Jayghośh Sūriswarji, who heads the world's
largest and most reputed group of Jain monks.