Atmaram began the study of Jain scriptures along with his fellow ascetics. He was later joined by a
Yati of
Tapa Gaccha lineage. After several years of study, he was convinced that the Sthanakavasi position of opposition of Idol-worshiping contradicted the scriptures. in
VS 1946 (c. 1889–1890 CE)He travelled extensively in Gujarat and Punjab. He convinced to open Jain Bhandaras (libraries) with Jain literature kept closed to people for years and had texts copied and examined by scholars. He brought this literature to light and instilled a sense of identity among Jains. In 1893, he was invited to participate in the first ever
World Parliament of Religions at
Chicago and since Jain monks do not travel overseas he sent
Virchand Gandhi to United States to participate in the World Parliament of Religions. He won silver medal in 1893 at Chicago and was covered by many USA periodicals. Based on questions that he had received from the organizers of the Parliament, he wrote a book for the occasion entitled
The Chicago-Prashnottar or
Questions and Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of Religions Held at Chicago USA in 1893. He was instrumental in reviving the tradition of fully initiated monks (
Samvegi sadhu). He also convinced many Sthankvasis in the Punjab to join the Murtipujaka tradition. About 15000 people converted to Jainism due to his efforts. He also encouraged the construction and renovation of Jain temples. He had helped orientalist
Rudolf Hoernlé in his studies on Jainism. His footprints along with the
chhatri (cenotaph) over them, are moved to
Lahore Fort Museum. Some artefacts and decorations were also moved. The shrine was mistakenly identified as the memorial of Punjab ruler
Ranjit Singh's grandfather Charat Singh. ==Works==