Acharya Shri 108 Prasannrishiji Maharaj-1981

Acharya Shri 108 Prasannarishiji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Prasannarishiji Maharaj was formerly known as Paras Jain. He was born on 25 February 1981 in Jalna, Maharashtra. His mother’s name is Shrimati Latadevi Jain and his father’s name is Shri Narayanji Jain. He has two brothers, Shri Sunil Jain and Shri Aman Jain. He received primary-level education. At a young age, inspired by spiritual detachment, he renounced household life on 20 January 1997 and accepted the vow of celibacy on 12 February 1997, receiving the name Brahmachari Hemkirti Ji. Later, on 10 June 1997 in Maharashtra, he accepted Ailak Diksha and became known as Ailak Shri Prasannarishiji Maharaj. On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, 5 April 1998, he received Muni Diksha at Kusumba (Dhule), Maharashtra from Tapashirmani Acharya Shri 108 Kushagranandiji Maharaj. In recognition of his austerity, discipline, and spiritual influence, he was bestowed with the Acharya position on 27 January 2013, and the formal Acharya consecration ceremony was completed on 4 February 2014 by Acharya Shri 108 Pushpadant Sagarji Maharaj. Subsequently, on 6 February 2015, he was honored with the Pattacharya title by Acharya Shri 108 Pushpadant Sagarji Maharaj. After initiation, he became widely known as Acharya Shri 108 Prasannarishiji Maharaj.