Aacharya Shri 108 Vimal Sagar Ji Maharaj (Bhind) 1892

An Introduction to Acharya Shri 108 Vimal Sagar Ji (Bhind Wale)

Among the disciples of Acharya Shri Vijay Sagar Ji, Acharya Shri 108 Vimal Sagar Ji (Bhind Wale) became a qualified disciple. Acharya Vimal Sagar ji was born in Paush Shukla 2 Vikram Samvat 1948 (1892) in village Mohana, District Gwalior (M.P.). He was initiated in Vikram Samvat 1998 (in 1941) at Patan, District-Jhalabara and Muni Diksha took place in Vikram Samvat 2000, Sangod District-Kota Rajasthan, he received it from Acharya Vijay Sagar Ji Maharaj. Many Jinalayas were built and Jainbimbs got the prestige due to your good sermon. Many Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha and Gajrath Mohotsav were completed in his presence. He has a special gift to the city of Bhind. Bhind became famous as 'Bhind Wale Maharaj' due to the establishment of many Jainbimb in the city. Acharya Vijay Sagar ji gave his Acharya position to Vimal Sagar (Bhind) in the year 1973 Vikram Samvat 2030 in Hadoti. Acharya Vimal Sagar ji gave many initiations, among his disciples Acharya Sumati Sagarji, Acharya Nirmal Sagar ji, Acharya Kunthu Sagar ji, Muni Gyan Sagar ji etc. are very famous. Vimal Sagar ji has given his Acharya post to Br. Ishwarlal ji's hand was given to Sumati Sagar ji by letter. Acharya Vimal Sagar ji was cremated on 13 April 1973 (Vikram Samvat 2030) in Sangod, District Kota (Raj.). His teachings have influenced people and resulted in building of many Temples and " Jainbimb" (Jain Idols). Many "Panchakalynakas" and Gajrath Mohotsava haven taken place because of his awareness and motivation. Bhind Nagar has its special contribution. Bhind Nagar has many Idols. Acharya Vimal Sagar ji's Saleekhna took place in Sangod, District Kota (Raj.) On 13 April 1943 (Vikramaswat 2030).

Below information from book -Prasham murti Acharya Shanti Sagar Ji Chhani Smriti Granth

A Life Journey (From Kishoreilal to Acharya Vimalsagar)

Birth:

There is true happiness in detachment and this emptiness is not possible without engaging in the path of Shiva. One who gets engaged in the path of Shiva, he starts to despise worldly pleasures and luxuries. He wants to be free from them. Today, the eyes of the whole world are on the truth-searching means to find their home. Late Acharya Shri Vimalsagarji Maharaj was also one of such true seekers of Vishwavandya. Village Mahino of Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh got the privilege of giving birth to Muni Shri in the year 1948 of Paush Shukla Dwitiya Vikram Samvat. Jaiswal Kulratna Seth Bhikamchand ji's long life was fulfilled, because after a long wait among four brothers, he received a son Ratna named Kishorilal from the womb of Smt. Mathuradevi. He was developing all his qualities progressively. But the cruel Rahu could not see this development of Bal Chandra and snatched his father's love from him at the age of eight. But the patient mother did not get distracted by this sorrow. She took her promising son and settled in Piroth city and got the elementary education there.

Change is the order of destiny. With the departure of adolescence, puberty arrived. Which mother's heart does not get filled with joy after seeing her son grow? She too, being lost in the sweet fantasies of her young son's marriage, would forget the misery of Vaidya. With the arrival of the son and daughter-in-law, a wave of euphoria ran once again in the family. But this ruthless destiny did not like their happiness. After only seven years of marriage, in Vikram Samvat 1975, he again suffered a deep stroke. That dear daughter-in-law also left the whole family crying and went away forever. Even Kishorilal's young mind could not remain intact from this crippling injury. He was often depressed. Seeing this indifference of his in full puberty, his family members also got him married after two years, thus again the mournful sadness left that house. The son and the bride also successfully carried out their higher duties according to the total dignity for fifteen years. The whole family would have been lost in merriment, but who can avert the future. Vikram Samvat in 1992, his life-partner also left his hand in the middle.

These storms of household life had no adverse effect on Kishorilal's mind, which was natural. The separation of the father in childhood, the separation of two wives in full puberty, the separation of the mother, etc., had given him a good understanding of the impermanence of the world. The difference between raga and detachment is the only difference of sight. When his vision changed, then how could the fetters of the household bind him? In Vikram Samvat 1993, he adopted the difficult path of spiritual practice, wearing a fast-statue, climbed the second ladder of country-restraint and stepped towards the path of salvation. Now he had only one moto, “kab grhavaas so udaas hoy, van seoo lakhoo nij roop, gati rokoo man-karee kee?” Where there is a will, there is a way - how can one keep the house, if the one has the desire to give up the house.

Kshullak initiation:

That auspicious time came in Vikram Samvat 1997, when in Patan (Jhalawar) he started a new life of essence by giving up the household life by taking Kshullak initiation from his revered Guru Acharya Shri Vijaysagar Ji Maharaj.

The inner soul does not like anything outside to the seeker, then why would he keep getting entangled in the same loincloth and piece-cloth. He wanted to bear the sorrow of the loincloth, the desire of the loincloth also seemed worrying.

Muni Diksha:

With the inspiration of his revered Guruji, taking Ailak initiation in Kapren city, continuously practiced the difficult path of Digambrisadhana for three years. In Vikram Samvat 2000 in Kota (Rajasthan) he took muni diksha by the name of Muni Shri Vimalsagar, from his revered Guruvar Acharya - Shri Vijaysagarji Maharaj. By crossing the limit of restraint he got the name of Mahavrati or Shramana. According to Panini, the word Shramana is derived from the root "Shramu Tapasi Khede Cha", which means a seeker who does penance. Muni-Diksha is the first entry in the school of Sadhana. True education starts from here. The truth-seeking sage has to open new doors of spiritual beauty in life by realizing the soul.

Like a spiritual warrior, he has to take the bow of effort, and with the arrow of penance, he has to pierce the impenetrable armor of actions. The goldenness of gold is attained only when it is heated in the blazing flames of fire. Similarly, the soul also attains the position of God through austerity. It is only when one is satisfied and matured by the spiritual fire of austerity and finds that spiritual practice is fruitful. Knowing the importance of austerity, Pujya Munishri also left an unparalleled impression on the lives of people by adopting a severe austerity that suppresses the senses and by imbuing the fragrance of renunciation in the gold of penance. When today's materialistic human being are engaged in mobilizing material facilities through latest discoveries, by adopting the difficult path of spiritual practice, like a true seeker, he used to be engrossed in 4 pleasures while enduring extreme hardships.

Realizing the saying "paanee hilata bhala, jogee chalata bhala", you took the message of true happiness throughout your life, like Bhagirath, despite facing many difficulties, made continuous efforts to take the knowledge-Ganga to the people. Many virtuous people got the company of Acharya Shree in the form of Varsha-yoga, Viram or Vihara. The mind of the saint gets moved by pain. He has this feeling that how should I get rid of the pain? He had seen the world of sorrow very closely. Therefore, like a true well-wisher, he wanted to induce people to the path of salvation. Ailak-initiation to Shri Kirtisagarji Maharaj in Siddhavarkoot, Kshulak initiation to Shri Dharmasagarji Maharaj in Bhopal Panch-Kalyanak prestige is a symbol of this spirit. By doing Chaumasa in Lashkar, you did the work of a true organizer by settling many social disputes. The Chaumasa of Maharajshri in Guna had a great impact on the pious people. As a result of your inspiration, about twelve books were published, which had a great impact on the public, by following which people are still paying true tribute to Munishree. Similarly Bhind etc. the land of so many villages and cities was blessed by the touch of the holy feet of Acharya Shri. At the age of 81, when the body was completely broken due to disease and old age, you were still conscious of your duty like a true warrior. When the residents of Kota city saw his condition, they were thinking that now it is not possible for Acharyashree to move forward from here in any way, then his determined mind that never gave up was inspiring him to do his duty. His unshakable determination had pushed the odds back. No one could have even imagined that this saint, unable to walk even for the charya, would be able to do Chaumasa somewhere in the future. Seeing the progressively deteriorating condition, the residents of Kota begged Acharyashree to stay in Kota for a few more days, but in front of them was the principle of 'Ramta Jogi, flowing water'. From there you have just made a stay and came to village Sangod, which was the last stop of your life, and stayed there.

Physical infirmity was now limitless. When Acharya Shree saw that Kaya's chariot was no longer worthy of dharmaradhana, he decided to accept death as a spiritual festival without giving up on life like a true warrior. Acharyashree Vimalsagar ji took Yama-Sallekhnavrat on 13th April, 73 at 6 pm. He became samadhist at 9:44 pm. The great sad message of your ascension spread like wind in every nook and corner of India. On the second day a huge crowd gathered for his last darshan. His last rites were completed in the afternoon. Kishori Lal of Mathuradevi, after completing the long journey of his life, finally slept in the lap of Mother India for eternity. The rest is his life-ideal, holy preaching, austerity, sacrifice, piety, true character, which every human can do for his welfare by transmitting it in life.