he was short in stature (about 5'4") but his sharp features, bespectacled bright eyes, curled hair (which was black even at his demise at the age of 85) and extremely fair complexion created an aura of personality and respectability. beneath this outward grave appearance, he had a very soft and compassionate heart and all the poor people respected him like a deity and considered him as their last resort in case of financial and other problems. anyone, irrespective of his caste, creed religion, social status or economic condition had free access to him.