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Sangh work and inculcating Sangh’s traits in it, so that people
might know more about the Sangh. But he worked in a unique
manner. Instead of collecting funds for the library, he contacted
people in an effort to gather such books which could inspire
the families about patriotism and nationalism. He started his
project with the collection of the books and magazines that
people had read, and thus started a small library. He also formed
a new peer group which had interest in reading. Gradually, this
peer group stepped towards patriotism. Consequently, it came
to be utilized for the expansion of the Sangh work too.

Vasudevrao did not enjoy much his job in the railways,
though it was very prestigious to be serving in the railways
those days. It was considered to be as prestigious as serving in
some airlines or telecom sector in the modern times. A common
man strives for better career prospects while in the job, yet
Vasudevrao on the contrary, made all efforts to quit his job.

It was no small thing to quit the job in his youth when his
family had a great many aspirations and ambitions. It could be
considered the most vital decision in the life of an individual.
Vasudevrao had decided in his heart to quit the job in order to
devote himself in the service of the nation. He quit the job,
abandoned home and set off in the service of Mother India.

Vasudevrao was fond of reading. He possessed satisfactory
knowledge of the English language. In the beginning, he satiated
his hobby of reading while travelling in the bus or train; it helped
him proceed towards the goal of self-development.

Working in the capacity of a Pracharak, he had passed much
of his time working in different districts of Saurashtra. In the
view of all senior Pracharaks, he possessed an image of a
hardworking Pracharak. He was an ideal for the youth
Swayamsevaks too. Climbing up Girnar mount in Junagarh had
transformed itself into as good as a part of the Sangh work for
the enterprising youths.

The working style of Vasudevrao had several unique
features. He was quite distinct from other Sangh Pracharaks
who generally lived a uniform type of life. In his personal life,
he never paid any attention to himself. He did not care to comb