Gyansagar (Chani)

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This article is about 21st century Jain monk. For 20th century Jain monk with the same name, see Gyansagar.
Acharya Shri 108 Gyansagar Ji Maharaj (Chani)
Gyansagar
Acharya Gyansagar giving speech
Religion Jainism
Sect Digambara
Personal
Born (1957-05-01) 1 May 1957 (age 66)[1]
Muraina, Madhya Pradesh[2]
Senior posting
Predecessor Sumatisagar
Religious career
Initiation as Muni 31 March 1988; 36 years ago (1988-03-31)
Sonagir
Initiation as Kshullak 5 November 1976

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Acharya Gyansagar is a famous Digambara Acharya (head of the monastic order).[3] Jain philosophical concepts like ahimsā (non-injury), truth, self-control forms the subject matter of his discourses.[4]

Biography

Acharya Gyansagar has visited many parts of India like Delhi in April 2014,[5] and Tikamgarh in February 2016.[6]

Inspiration

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. He is the inspiration behind many social activities within the Jain community. Some are:[3]

  • Jain Doctor Conference
  • Jain scientist conference
  • Gyan Sagar Science Foundation[7]
  • Gyan Pratibha[8]
Acharya Gyansagar

Notes

  1. ↑ Gokulchandra Jain 2015, p. 11.
  2. ↑ Gokulchandra Jain 2015, p. viii.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gokulchandra Jain 2015, p. 11-12.
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References

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