Acharyashri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj was a revered spiritual leader known for his profound wisdom and teachings. His dedication to education and social reform left an indelible mark on society. With a gentle yet impactful presence, he inspired countless individuals to embrace compassion and spirituality. His discourses and writings continue to guide and uplift people across generations. He was a beacon of enlightenment and a source of profound spiritual guidance for many.
About Acharyashri
Acharyashri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj was a revered spiritual leader known for his profound wisdom and teachings. His dedication to education and social reform left an indelible mark on society. With a gentle yet impactful presence, he inspired countless individuals to embrace compassion and spirituality. His discourses and writings continue to guide and uplift people across generations. He was a beacon of enlightenment and a source of profound spiritual guidance for many.
Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj (Kannada:ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಾಗರ, Nagari:आचार्यश्री विद्यासागरजी महाराज) is one of the best known modern Jain Acharya.[1] He is known both for his scholarship and tapasya.[2] Despite of being in a modern age, he is known for his hard austerity and long hours in meditation. Acharya Vidya Sagarji Maharaj was born on 10th October 1946 in village Saslaga (Karnatka). He was digambar jain by cast. His Father’s name was Shri Malappa Ashtge and mother’s name was Srimati devi.
Acharya Vidyasagarji is a bachelor. He adopted BRAHMACHARYA VRAT by MUNI DESHBUSHAN in early age and MUNI INITIAN on 30.06.1968 at AJMER, RAJASTHAN by ACHARYA GYAN SAGARji. He adopted the acharya pad, the highest position of jain saint on 22nd November 1972 at Nasirabad , Rajasthan by acharya Gyan Sagarji.
He is a very learned man knows the languages – Hindi/ English/ Sanskrit/ Kenned/ Prakrat etc. Acharya Sri Vidya Sagarji has been a source of inspiration for the construction, development and renovation of Jain temples and Images all over India. Acharya Sri always inspired to invite scholars of eminence to have discourses on different subjects . Acharya Sri has also taken classes to teach his disciples different Granthas.
More than hundred books articles have been written on Acharya Sri 108 Vidya sagarji by eminent scholars and dedicated devotees. Also a number of Cassettes, C.D.,etc. has been released on Acharya Sri Vidya Sagarji. The book, Mook Mati written by Acahrya Sri is the most important subject covered by the research scholars.
Since his diksha in 1968, especially after becoming Acarya in 1972, he has staunchly promoted Jain values and the Jain religion. He is revered by millions of Jains and non-Jains and it is a matter of pride for Bundelkhand that the learned Acarya has spent most of his vihara and caturmasa kala in Bundelkhand.
MAXIMUM PEOPLE WORSHIPED TOGETHER (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)-World Record by Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj
THE WORLD RECORD OF MAXIMUM PEOPLE WORSHIPED TOGETHER
(AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ) IS ACHIEVED BY SWARNA MAHOTSAV SAMITI .THIS MAHA-AARTI WAS ORGANIZED BY SWARNA MAHOTSAV SAMITI ON 17 JULY 2018 AT 8:00 PM (IST ) IN THE HONOUR OF MAHA KAVI SHREE 108 ACHARYA VIDYASAGAR MAHARAJ’S 50th DIKSHA CEREMONY TO SPREAD NON-VIOLENCE AND PEACE IN THE WORLD . WHERE AS TOTAL OF 758348 PEOPLE FROM 8 COUNTRIES , 34 STATES ,1656 VILLAGES & CITIES WORSHIPED TOGETHER AND HAS SET A WORLD RECORD FOR THE WORLDWIDE BOOK OF RECORDS
About Acharya Shri Shantisagar Maharaj
Acharya Shri Shantisagar Maharaj, Charitra Chakravarti was the first Digambar Jain Acharya of the 20th century, when the traditions of Digambar Jains were being wiped out since many years and there was hardly a saint or mendicant to work and speak for Lord Mahavir and Kundkund. He was also the first Digambar Jain monk to wander in North India after several centuries. He has wandered on foot over the length and breadth of India, receiving food offerings but once a day with only his bare hands for a bowl.
Acharya Shantisagariji was born on Ashad Krishna 6, V.S.1929 (1871 AD) in a digambar jain family at Belgul village in Belgaum District of South India. His father’s name was Shri Bheem Goura and mother’s name was Shrimati Satyavati (Satyabhama). His name was kept as Satgonda. Satgonda was married at the age of only nine years with a girl of six years of age but ,the girl died within six months of marriage. He then declined for the second marriage and observed complete, clear and holy celibacy for the whole of his life.
AcharyaShri was famous as charitra-chakravarti only because of his achievements and accomplishments for the up-life of Jainism. AcharyaShri had created deep impressions on common people by religious preaching and restrained life. Rulers of Sangli, Faltan, Kolhapur, Pratapgadh, Idar, Dholpur and other states used to come to see him. Even several European officers were also attracted towards Acharyaji. His preaching were highly philosophical; his thinking was of the highest level. He considered people of all religious equally. His disciples had also created very good impressions on the people.
Acharyai ShantiSagarji was an ideal jain saint who re-incarnated the Digambar traditions. He had observed rigorous vows and restrained life with total celibacy for about forty years. He had won over his senses and had captured anger, greed, attachments, sensuality, pride desires with six enemies. His life was a lamppost for all mendicants, disciples and followers.
