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Shah Vinaychand Gulabchand
to the people in their own language viz. the national language Hindi in prose as well as in verse. · Atmaramji Pujas, when sung in tune with musical instruments are very pithy and heart-appealing. They depict what noble and religious heart he had. It was a poet's heart that was expressing the innermost feelings. In order to acq. aint the general masses with the knowlege of general principles of Jainism, he compiled a book entitled - Jaina Tattvādarsha.' As a reply to Dayanand Sarisvati’s unjustiñable attacks on Jainism & work by name
Agnāna-Timira-Bhaskara' was composed. His last big work
Shah Vinaychand Gulabchand. named Tattva-Nirnaya-Prasad' was a contribution to Hindi Jaina litera. ture wherein quintessence of several Sanskrit works is given and points in dispute are discussed.
Besides he was instrumental in founding 'pustaka-bhandaras 'libraries at several places wherein old manuscripts wera preserved, and fresh copies made of rare old books were kept. The institution named after him-the well known Atmanand Jain Sabha of Bhavnagar is doing a valuable service by publishing old sacred books, their translations in Hindi and Gujarati languages and a monthly by name 'Atmanand Prakash.'
Our head bows with reverance to such a great literary man, who has left for us such good & noble heritage whereby we can imbibe true religious spirit.
As a Saint-He was a saint, who had dedicated his life for the benefit of others & who had no attraction for any earthly possession,
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