Acharya Shri 108 Amit Sagarji Maharaj-1963

Acharya Shri 108 Amit Sagarji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Amit Sagarji Maharaj’s birth name was Ajit Kumar Jain. He was born on June 26, 1963, in Dugah Kala village (Khurai), District Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. His father’s name is Shri Gulab Chandra Ji Jain, and his mother’s name is Smt. Sumitra Bai Jain, who is presently known as Aryika Praveshmati Mataji from Pattacharya Shri Abhinandan Sagarji Sangh. His brothers are Shri Kailash Chandraji Jain, Mr. Rishabh Kumarji Jain, and Mr. Pawan Kumarji Jain, while his sisters are Late Mrs. Gunmalaji and Mrs. Meenaji Jain.
He belongs to the Paravaar caste. He completed his High School education in Agricultural Science at Shri Parshvanath Digambar Jain Gurukul, Khurai (District Sagar, M.P.), under the guidance of Acharya Kalpashrut Sagarji Maharaj. On February 22, 1981, he took Brahmacharya Vrat in Banda, District Sagar, from Acharya Shri 108 Pushpdant Sagarji Maharaj. Later, on October 4, 1984, on the day of Vijayadashami, he accepted Muni Diksha in Ajmer, Rajasthan, from Acharya Shri 108 Dharma Sagarji Maharaj, and received the name “Acharya Shri 108 Amit Sagarji Maharaj.”
On January 25, 1994, he was awarded the title of Balayogi by Balacharya Yogindra Sagarji Maharaj. He is proficient in Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, English, and several regional languages. He has authored many works, including Children’s Science (Parts 1–5), Aankhin Dekhi Aatma, Talking Mother, Anuttar Yatra, Unique Text Collection, Simple Pronunciation Lesson Collection (with audio CD), Children’s Science Songs and Stories, and Shri Bhuvalaya. He has also edited texts like Twenty-Four Thana, Samyaktva Kaumudi, Dharma Pareeksha, Purusharth Siddhyupay, Dhananjay Naammala, Ankakhyaan Shreyans Kosh, and Chhahdhala.
Amit Sagar became Ajit through his spiritual journey. While studying in class 12th, he saw the Lanka Dahan scene during Ramlila, returned home, and burned his quilt, declaring that he would never use one again. Later, when Muni Pushpdant Sagarji Maharaj came to the village, Ajit Kumar left home with him and never returned. On October 4, 1984, he received initiation from Acharya Dharma Sagarji Maharaj and began his ascetic life. According to him, a monk’s true life begins only after initiation.
He is a powerful orator and author of many spiritual texts. His famous book Mandir has been published in 12 Indian languages. His commentary on Tattvartha Sutra, titled The Waves of the Talking Soil, spans 40 volumes. He has traveled over one lakh kilometers across India and is widely respected in both northern and southern regions. His devotees include doctors, professors, lawyers, chartered accountants, and scholars. May his message of non-violence continue to inspire the world.