Shrimad's legacy to us is his example and the many letters and poems which he had written, often to address the particular spiritual needs of his associates and disciples. One of his key disciples was a monk variously known as Prabhushree, Munishri Lalluji, and Laghuraj Svami.
Momentous was the meeting between Shrimad and Prabhushree. At the Upashray of Khambat, Ambalalbhai and a few associates would regularly gather to read Shrimad's letters, instead of attending the sermons of the monks. Prabhushree noticed this and inquired as to what they were doing. When he read these letters too, he was immediately struck by the insight with which they were drenched, and expressed a strong desire to meet with Shrimad.
This encounter took place at the Upashray in Khambat. The senior monk Acharya Harakhchand Maharaj Saheb and his disciples met with Shrimad who explained to them the meaning of certain scriptures and answered their questions. Prabhushree strongly felt that before him was a man of great character and learning. A well-spring of devotion surged up in his heart and he asked his Acharya for leave to meet with Shrimad alone. Prabhushree immediately thrice prostrated himself in an act of homage, despite Shrimad's protestations. Such devotion from a monk to a householder is beyond the comprehension of all but the most genuine of seekers.
Once, while Munishri Lalluji was very ill, and suffering from a high fever, he heard of the passing away of a layperson with the same name as his. This made him worry about his own potential death from this illness. However, he was not worried in the same way that we fear death: he was concerned that he might die before he had attained his goal of samyak darshana, self-realisation. He did not lose hope, but, instead, resolved to strengthen his spiritual endeavours. He thus dictated a letter to Shrimad to that effect, and Shrimad sent him the “Cha Padano Patra,'' or “Letter of Six Affirmations,'' letter 493, explaining that samyak darshana itself resides in these six affirmations. This was such a powerful letter, that Shrimad's soul-mate Shri Saubhagabhai of Sayla wanted to commit it to memory. However, with old age, he could not, and requested Shrimad to put it into verse so that it would be easier to remember. Shrimad did so on Aso Vad 1st 1952 in the town of Nadiad in Gujarat. In one single sitting of 90 minutes he composed this wonderful poem of 144 verses, which we are so fortunate to have!
Prabhushree is the inspiration of the great Ashram at Agas which has preserved the words of Shrimad and published his literary legacy, rendering it freely accessible to all, so that countless seekers might benefit. To this day, the feelings of devotion towards Shrimad expressed at this Ashram are inspiring.