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Acharya Vidyasagar

Indian Jain monk (–)

Acharya

Vidyasagar

Born

Vidyadhar


()10 October

Sadalga, Belgaum district, Mysuru State, British India

Died18 February () (aged&#;77)

Chandragiri, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India

Resting placeChandragiri, Dongargarh, India
Parents
  • Mallappa (father)
  • Shrimanti (mother)
Notable work(s)Mukamati (silent soil)
ReligionJainism
SectDigambara
Initiation30 June
Ajmer
by AcharyaGyansagar
PredecessorMuniGyansagar
SuccessorMuniSamaysagar
Website

Acharya Vidyasagar (10 October – 18 February ) was an influential Indian Digambara Jainacharya (monk), credited with having brought about a revival in educational and religious activities in Digambara Jainism.[1] He wrote the epic Hindi poem Mukamati.

Early life

Vidyasagar was born on 10 October during the full moon festival (Sharad Purnima) in Sadalga, in the Belgaum district, of Karnataka in a Kannada-speaking Jain family. The modest house where he was born, is now a temple and a museum.[2]

His childhood name was Vidyadhar. He was the second of four sons, the eldest son being Mahavira Ashtage and the younger ones Anantanath and Shantinath.

As a child, he was fond of eating fresh butter which was used to make ghee (clarified butter). He was not a demanding child and accepted what was given to him. Vidyadhar used to visit temples and teach his younger siblings the principles of religion. He called both younger sisters "Akka" (elder sister). He was attentive and was eager to undertake his studies.

In his spare time he used to paint.

Initiation

Vidyasagar was initiated as a Digambara monk in at the age of 22 by Acharya Gyansagar, who belonged to the lineage of Acharya Shantisagar, at Ajmer. His father Mallappa, his mother Shrimati, and two sisters took diksha and joined the sangha (community of the pious) of Acharya Dharmasagar.

All of his brothers, Anantanath, Shantinath and Mahavir Ashtage followed him and were initiated by Acharya Vidyasagar as Muni Yog Sagar. Muni Samay Sagar, and Muni Utkrasht Sagar respectively.

He was elevated to the Acharya status in

Ascetic life

Acharya Vidyasagar made very strict rules for his ascetic life.

He never drank milk. He also did not consume curd, green vegetables, ghee and dry fruits. He also drank water only once a day by filling it with his palm and finger. He used to eat very limited quantity of plain dal and roti. He travelled across the country on barefoot.[13]

The Acharya did not eat salt, sugar, fruits, milk, oil, ghee, in addition to what is traditionally prohibited (root vegetable and Panchudambar fal).

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    • from Śrāvakas (lay votaries). He took food once a day in the palm of his hand, one morsel at a time.[14]

    Vidyasagar slept on the floor or a wooden platform without any mattress or pillow. As a Digambar monk, for discourses he was provided a raised wooden seat without any padding.[citation needed]

    Public activities

    Travels

    As a traditional Digambara Jain monk, Acharya Vidyasagar never stayed in a single location for more than a few days, except for the four months of the rainy season (Chaturmas).

    He never declared where he would be next, although people tried to guess his next destination.[15][16] After his initiation in he had: seven Chaturmas in Rajasthan (–74); one in Uttar Pradesh (); seven in Madhya Pradesh (–); one in Jharkhand (); nine in Madhya Pradesh again (–); two in Maharashtra (–94); one in Madhya Pradesh (); one in Gujarat (); 11 again in Madhya Pradesh (–); one again in Maharashtra (); and eight again in Madhya Pradesh (–).[17]

    Official visits

    He was visited by Indian government officials, including Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in ,[18] Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ,[19] Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in ,[20] Union Minister Uma Bharati in ,[21] Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijay Singh in , Congress State President Kamal Nath in ,[22] Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath in ,[23] Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in ,[24]Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in ,[25] Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath in ,[26] and Prime Minister Narendra Modi again in [27]

    On 28 July , he gave a religious speech (pravachana) in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly by invitation from Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chouhan.[28][29]

    He was also privately visited by American ambassador Kenneth Juster in [30] and by French diplomat Alexandre Ziegler.[31][32]

    Education

    Acharya Vidyasagar opened a chain of schools for girls under the name Pratibhasthali Gyanodaya Vidhyapeeth.

    Celebrations

    The fiftieth anniversary of his diksha was celebrated in many cities in India with parades and festivities in July [33] On this occasion, commemorative columns (Swarna Kirti Stambha) were erected in Ajmer,[34][35] Rewa,[36] Sravanbelgola and other locations.[37]

    Works

    Acharya VidyasagaraJi was a scholar of Sanskrit and Prakrit and knew several languages including Hindi, Kannada, Marathi and English.

    He wrote in languages such as Prakrit, Sanskrit, and Hindi. His works include Niranjana Shataka, Bhavana Shataka, Parishah Jaya Shataka, Suniti Shataka and Shramana Shataka.[39]

    He composed nearly haiku poems which are unpublished.[40][41][42]

    He wrote the Hindi epic poem titled Mukamati.[43] This has been included in the syllabus of Hindi MA programmes at various institutions.[44] This has been translated into English by Lal Chandra Jain and was presented to Pratibha Patil, the President of India.[43][45]

    Death

    Acharya Vidyasagar died in Dongargarh on 18 February at the age of 77, after three days of fast (sallekhana).[47][48] Before his death, he nominated Muni Samaysagar as his successor on 6 February

    Reactions

    His death met with formal condolences from the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi who wrote: "He [Acharya Vidyasagar] will be remembered by the coming generations for his invaluable contributions to society, especially his efforts towards spiritual awakening among people, his work towards poverty alleviation, healthcare, education and more."[49] Modi also wrote an article about Vidyasagar's impact on the society.[50] Condolences were sent also by the Governor and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.[51] A one-minute silence was observed at the BJP's National Convention in Delhi.[52] The Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Governments declared a half-day state mourning.[53]

    Tradition

    Acharya Vidyasagar belongs to the tradition established by Acharya ShantisagarJi.

    Biography template free His influence has led to the establishment of schools, hospitals, and other social service institutions based on Jain principles. Acharya Vidyasagar made very strict rules for his ascetic life. Dharasena Kundakunda Samantabhadra. His teachings highlight that through disciplined habits, one can overcome temptations and maintain a clear path toward self-realization.

    Acharya Shantisagar initiated Acharya Virasagar, who was then succeeded by Acharya Shivsagar, Acharya Gyansagar[55] and finally Acharya Vidyasagar.

    Some of his disciples are well-known scholars in their own right. As of [update], about 21% of all the Digambara monks were under Acharya Vidyasagar.

    Muni Sudhasagar and Muni Pramansagar are also his disciples.[57] One of his best known disciples was Muni Kshamasagar who died in [58]

    Acharya Pushadantasagar, the guru of Muni Tarun Sagar, was initiated as a kshullak (junior monk) by Acharya Vidyasagar, although he took muni diksha from Acharya Vimal Sagar.

    Upadhyaya Guptisagar took muni diksha in from Acharya Vidyasagar although he later joined the sangha (community) of Acharya Vidyanand.[59]

    Acharya Vidyasagar has been a source of inspiration to the people for founding institutions for their welfare at different locations. Since the number of monks (munis) and nuns (āryikas) initiated and directed by him exceeds two hundred ( Digambar Muni, Aryikas), they stay in more than 60 locations in India.[60] This ensures that only a few monks or nuns are staying in one place.

    Acharya Vidyasagar gave carried out most Digambara monk initiations in the country, amounting to [61]

    In popular culture

    A documentary titled Vidyoday, directed by Vidhi Kasliwal,[62] was released on 25 November by Landmark Films.[63] The film had its first international screening at the Harrow Safari Cinema in London.[64]

    See also

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    Further reading

    • Mācave, Prabhākara; Rāmamūrti, Tripāṭhī, Mūkamāṭī-Mīmāṃsā (in Hindi), vol.&#;1, 2 & 3, Bhartiya Jnanpith

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