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to be a guiding star for the future generations in Gujarat. The
treasure of learning that he has revealed would continue to
remain a bright chapter in the pride of Gujarat, I am of this
clear view.

In my life, I feel the presence of Shastriji every moment.
Narsingh Mehta wrote the ‘Vaishnava Jana’ 400 years ago, but
Shastriji lived it in true sense of the word. He was not a pessimist,
he remained an optimist forever. He lived a life of self-
confidence, and faced every moment of life in delight. We have
to adopt his spirit of optimism into our lives. Had we been living
in some other country, his name would be embossed in golden
letters. I am satisfied that the state government has celebrated
the centenary anniversary for this great seer; and it would
continue to make such effort and undertake such projects that
would inspire the future generations with his works.