He led a movement in 1880 to reform yati tradition at Jaora, resulting in near extinction of it. He opposed the luxurious life of the Jain yatis, contradictory to Jain principles of non-possession and non-violence. He issued a nine-point manifesto known as Nav-kalama.
He initiated a campaign in 1880 to reform yati tradition at Jaora, leading to its near disappearance. He opposed the lavish lifestyle of Jain yatis, which contradicted their principles of non-possessiveness and non-violence. He issued a nine-point declaration known as Nav-kalama.