Muni Shri 108 Nemsagarji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Nemsagarji Maharaj

Pujya Shri was born in Kundal village (Benagam–Bihar). His father’s name was Shri Ayodhya Prasad and his mother’s name was Shrimati Triveni Devi. He had three brothers; one brother passed away in early childhood, and another brother died at the age of seven or eight. He was the only one who survived. At the time of his mother’s death, his age was about 12 years.
His mother had a simple nature, was humble, soft-spoken, and compassionate. She had great affection for all her children. His father was very strong and used to carry water from the village well on his shoulder.
His childhood was truly remarkable. He was greatly loved by the Muslims of the village. He used to visit the dargah, bow there, and until the age of sixteen, he would light incense and offer sugar there. When Maharaj Ji attained religious understanding, he stopped visiting such places like the dargah. This made the Muslims quite angry, and they even thought of harming him.
In such circumstances, he moved to Ainapur village, about four miles away from Kudchi. He had good relations with the Patil (village head) there. In Ainapur, he, along with Ramu (Kunthu Sagarji) and another person, took land on lease and began farming.
He had a deep disinterest in worldly activities, considering them full of sorrow. From childhood, he was inclined toward the path of becoming a monk and sought ways to renounce worldly life. Gradually, this desire became stronger. He would often ask astrologers, “When will I become a monk? Will my wish be fulfilled?”
Under Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagarji Maharaj, he received Kshullak Diksha in Gokak and later Muni Diksha in Samdoli, Maharashtra. After initiation, he was given the name Muni Shri 108 Nemsagarji Maharaj.