Acharya Shri 108 Virag Sagarji Maharaj-1963

Early life

The auspicious land of India has always been the birthplace of gems, where the Tirthankaras and great men took birth and worked towards welfare through sacrifice, austerity and penance. Acharya Shri Virag Sagar ji was one of this kind, whose birth dignified and blessed the earth. He was born in Patharia village of Damoh District, Madhya Pradesh on May 2, 1963, the day of descent of the great Vibhuti of the era when the Sun was revolving on the highest point in Shashi path. He was born to Shravak Shrestha Shri Kapoor Chand Ji and mother Shrimati Shyama Devi ji and was given the name 'Arvind'.

Arvind ji got his basic education up to class V in village Patharia and went away to Katni at the age of eleven in the year 1979 to study further. There he received religious and basic education at Shanti Niketan Digambar Jain Institution for 7 years. He completed his education up to class XI and also passed the Shastri examination. In this six-year period, Arvind ji met many sages and saints, which became instrumental in laying the foundation of his future life.

Brief Introduction

Kshullak Initiation

Arvind ji took immense pleasure in doing muni seva and Jinendra bhakti. His sacraments kept increasing gradually and he kept happily moving on the path of abstinence. Acharya Shri Sanmati Sagar ji noticed him and provided him initiation of Kshullak on 2nd February, 1980 in Budhar village of District Shehadol, Madhya Pradesh. He was named Shri 105 Kshullak Purna Sagar and was only 14 years old at that time.

Muni Initiation

Kshullak Purna Sagar ji Maharaj had the desire to become a Muni(sage). His desire was fulfilled three years later when Param Pujya Acharya Shri 108 Vimal Sagar ji arrived at Aurangabad with his Sangha(union). On 9th december 1983, Acharya Shri provided him the initiation of Muni and at the age of 20 years Kshullak Purna Sagar ji became Muni Virag Sagar ji.

Acharya Initiation

As a result of his hard work, meditation and the blessings of Guru Kripa, on the auspicious day of November 8, 1992, at Shri Siddha Kshetra Dronagiri, Muni Virag Sagar ji was conferred the title of Acharya by the society and scholars.

Walk of life As an Acharya Shri

Impressed by Acharya Shri's immense compassion, splendor and aura, many Shravak-Shravikas took discipleship under him and dedicated their life to his service and that of others. The Virag Vatika is embellished with blooming flowers and buds and Acharya Shri is a great creative philosopher and thinker. His literature, which bears the impression of his deep contemplation, is mentioned below - Shuddha Yoga, Agam Chakkhu Sahu, Samyak Darshan, Samlekhna to Samadhi, how Tirthankaras came into being , Karm Vigyan Part 1 & 2, Chaitanya Chintan, Sadhana, Aradhana etc. A few years later Acharya Shri faced a big challenge, a challenge in which he marvellously succeeded. He showed the world how a humble saint can be a winner with unflinching results. The forgiveness and humility shown by him in this context turned out to be reflected in the history of ascetics. In the entire life of Acharya Shri, it seems that the impossible can be made possible with the strength of restraint and practice. The subtle combination of determination, willpower and timely opportunities played important role in making Acharya Shri's life a great one indeed.

Sansmaran of Acharya Shri Virag Sagar ji's Life

Samadhi Maran

Param Pujya Rashtrasant, Bharat Gaurav, Ganacharya, the First Acharya of Bundelkhand, Pioneer of the era, Prefix conqueror, Leader of the Mahasangh, Acharya Bhagwan Shri 108 Virag Sagarji Maharaj’s Mahasamadhi occurred on 4th July 2024 (Chaturdashi) at 2:30 AM in Devmoorti Gram, Sindkhed Raja Road, Jalna, Maharashtra.