Acharya Sri Vidyasagrji Maharaj ( Hindi आचार्य विद्यासागर ; born October 10, 1946 ) is one of the most famous modern Digambaras - Jain Acharyas (philosopher and monk). He is known for his scholarship and tapasya (asceticism), including long hours in meditation. Although he was born in Karnataka and adopted diksha in Rajasthan , he, as a rule, spends most of his time in the Bundelkhand region, where he is credited with the revival of educational and religious activities [2] .
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Biography
In childhood, his name was Vidyadhar [3] . He was the second of four sons, the eldest of whom was Mahavir Ashtag [4] . As a child he liked to eat fresh butter, from which ghee (clarified butter) was made [5] . He was not a demanding child and accepted what he was given [6] . Vidyadhar attended temples and taught his younger brothers and sisters the principles of religion [7] . He called both younger sisters Akka (elder sister). He was attentive and obedient to study. In his free time, he also painted [8] .
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Acharya vidyasagar biography news in hindi
- Ish Mishra, Neeraj Aggressive movement to revive Jainism central India (25 November 2002). The appeal date is September 24, 2018.
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 23, 35.
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 34-35.
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 37.
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 40
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 41–42.
- ↑ Kshamasagar, 2007 , p. 42
Literature
- Flügel, Peter. Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues . - Routledge, 2006. - ISBN 978-0-203-00853-9 .
- Kshamasagar. Acharya Shri Vidyasagar . - Delhi: Bhartiya Jnanpith, 2007. - ISBN 81-263-1166-5 .
- Shah, Natubhai. Jainism: The World of Conquerors. - Sussex: Sussex Academy Press, 1998. - Vol. I and ii. - ISBN 1-898723-30-3 .