Muni Shri 108 Puraad Sagarji Maharaj-1967

Muni Shri 108 Puraad Sagarji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Puraad Sagarji Maharaj was formerly known as Manoj Kumarji Jain. He was born on 1 April 1967 in Bareli town of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. His father was Late Shri Jiwanlalji Jain and his mother is Shrimati Prabha Baiji Jain. He completed his education up to M.A. in Sociology. Under the guidance of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj, he took the vow of Brahmacharya on 25 March 1995 at Atishaykshetra Bina Barah, Devli, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Thereafter, on 9 August 1997, at Siddhakshetra Nemawar, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, he received Kshullak initiation from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj. Subsequently, on 5 January 1998, at the same Siddhakshetra Nemawar, he received Ailak initiation from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj. Finally, on 2 November 1998, at Siddhakshetra Muktagiri, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, he received Muni Diksha from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj and was thereafter named Muni Shri 108 Puraad Sagarji Maharaj. Notably, he is a great ascetic who regularly observes prolonged fasts and remains devoted to the study, preservation, and service of scriptures, Jinavani, and ancient texts. At present, along with his sangh, he is residing in Mungaoli, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.