Muni Shri 108 Maardav Sagarji Maharaj-1962

Muni Shri 108 Maardav Sagarji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Maardav Sagarji Maharaj was formerly known as Virendra Jain. He was born on 24 June 1962 in Patha village of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. His father is Shri Bhaagchandji Jain (Singhai) and his mother is Shrimati Sheelaraniji Jain (Singhai). He received his education up to Class 5 in the Sanskrit medium and later completed Shastri studies. Under the guidance of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj, he took the vow of Brahmacharya on 4 March 1985 at Khurai, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, on 8 November 1985, at Siddhakshetra Aaharji, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, he received Kshullak initiation from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj. Thereafter, on 10 October 1987, at Thobonji, Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, he received Ailak initiation from the same Acharya. Finally, on 31 March 1988, at Siddhakshetra Sonagiriji, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, he received Muni Diksha from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj and was thereafter named Muni Shri 108 Maardav Sagarji Maharaj. Notably, he continues his spiritual practices while residing in the sangh of Niryapak Muni Shri 108 Yog Sagarji Maharaj, and his was a direct Muni initiation.