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मुनि श्री अभयसागर महाराज

Acharya Vidyasagarji (Kannada:ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಾಗರ್, Sanskrit:आचार्य विद्यासागर) is the best known of the modern Digambar Jain Acharyas of the modern times, known both for his scholarship and tapasya.

Biography

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He was born as Vidyadhar, Oct.10, 1946 on sharad Purnima in Sadalga, Dist. Belgaum, Karnataka. His father was Shri Mallappa, who later became Muni Mallisagar and eventually attained samadhi. His mother Shrimati later became Aryika Samayamati, who has also attained samādhi.

He was initiated a monk by Acharya Gyansagar, who belonged to the lineage of Acharya Shantisagar, in Ajmer in 1968. He was elevated to the Acharya status in 1972.

Works

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An expert in classical (Sanskrit and Prakrit) and several modern languages, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada), he has been a prolific author in Hindi and Sanskrit. Several researchers have studied his works for masters and doctoral degrees. His works include:

  • Sanskrit texts: Niranjana Shataka, Bhavana Shataka, Parishah Jaya Shataka, Suniti Shataka and Shramana Shataka.
  • Hindi epic: Muka Maati, published by Bharatiya Jnanpith. This book has been included as a research subject for the Phd courses in Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University and Banaras Hindu University. This has been also included in syllabus of MA Hindi in various institutions.
  • Verse translations of classics: Yogasara, Ishtopadesha, Samayasar (Kundakunda ka Kundan), Gomatesh thudi etc.
  • Verse translation of Samana Suttam

Acharya Vidyasagar has been a source of inspiration to the people for starting institutions for the welfare of living beings at different places:

मुनि श्री अभयसागर महाराज

Muni Shri 108 Abhaysagar Maharaj
Name (official) Muni Shri 108 Abhaysagar Maharaj
Personal Information
Birth name Bahubali
Born (1946-10-10)30 January 1960
Patan, Jabalpur(M.P.), India
Parents Hukumchand Sandheliya, Chandrani Sandheliya
Initiation
New name given Abhaysagar
Initiated by Acharya Vidyasagar
Initiated at Nainagar (M.P.)
Initiated on 1982
After Initiation
Rank Muni
Preceded by Acharya Vidyasagar