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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".
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 Gachchhadhipati Acharya Shri Jayghosh
Surishwarji, who heads the world's largest and most
reputed group of Jain monks.