Varshil Shah was hardly 16 years old living a austere lifestyle lectures on Jain philosophy and drew his parents to lead a life of spirituality. For the last 15 years the family has quit all worldly pleasures and does not even use a fan, TV or a fridge. Varshil used to study by a candle light. His efforts bore fruit when the Class X board exam results were declared. He secured a percentage of 99.54 which is remarkable.