This came true when he received the chance to feed Adhyatma Yogi Sant Shiromani Acharya Vidyasagarji Maharaj in 1978. As a result of the love and vairagya of Acharya Vidyasagarji Maharaj, he had made-up his mind to predecesses him. His mother was a religious lady and permitted his complete devotion to Jainism. Sushil took Brahmacharya vrat on 12th April, 1978 by Acharya Vidyasagar. He had great passion towards Adhyatma. He was awarded Kshullak Deeksha on 2nd November 1978 at Naina Giri, Madhya Pradesh and Ailak Diksha on 14th January,1980 at same place by Acharya Pravar Vidya Sagar Ji Maharaj. He had strong aim to achieve Pancha Mahavrat in his life. He was very determined and got the chance to meet Acharya Vimalsagarji Maharaj and he noticed some great qualities in Ailak Ksheersagar (Now Pushpdant Sagar) through his "Man Paryay knowledge" and visualized him as a Muni. Finally, after 16 days of Ailak Diksha he rewarded him Muni Deeksha on 31st January, 1980 at Bala Vehat, U.P. Ailak Ksheersagar was name as "Pushpdant Sagar". His simple & noble thoughts were like the ocean of spirituality and had deep effect in the hearts of the native villagers, as a result, other than Jains were also calling him the Vidyasagar of Chhattisgarh. His knowledge is like a mobile encyclopedia or a dictionary. His smiling face and deep knowledge of all religious texts can satisfy everyone’s curiosity. While seeing his Sanyam (tolerance), Sadhana (efforts) and his love to the young generation he got the prestigious Acharya Pad on 21st March, 1986 at Gommat Giri, Indore AcharyaPravar Vatsalaya Ratnakar Vimal Sagar Ji Maharaj.
Acharya shri Pushpadant Sagar Maharaj has written approximately 250-300 books and the most popular ones are: Tatvaavatar, Hum Dukhi Kyon, Nishchaya nahi Nishkarsh kaho, Mrityunjayi pravachan, Bhaktambar Kavya, Zhini ho gai chunariya, Bhagya aur Purusharth, Mahavir Mahavikas, Saurabh ke Suman, Bodhi Suman, Shata Laishya, Mere Mahavir, Anubhuti ke suman, Adhyatma aur Vigyan, Suman ke suman, Vishwa Itihas mai pehali bar, (Nepal Yatra), Lal kile per tis minute, Ahinsa, Ahinsa mai antar and many more.

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