Muni Shri 108 Veer Sagarji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Veer Sagarji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Veer Sagarji Maharaj's former name was Shri Ganeshlalji Kothari. His father's name was Shri Champalalji Panchohli Kothari and his mother's name was Smt. Bhuri Bai. Maharaj Ji was born on 2nd Magasar Vadi, Samvat 1985, in the village of Parsad, Udaipur, Rajasthan. His wife's name was Smt. Dhapu Bai, and his son and daughter were Shri Pannalalji and Parvati Bai, Sohni Bai. He renounced worldly life due to his self-study and devotion. During his householder life, he practiced sixteen causes, ten vows, Namokar vow, Ashtanika vow, Ratnatraya vow, Shuddhi vow, and completed 8 pilgrimages to Shri Sammed Shikharji. He took 2 Pratima vows in Salumber and 7 Pratima vows in Devpura, both under the guidance of Muni Shri 108 Paras Sagarji Maharaj. His initiation date was on 14th Falguni Shukla, Samvat 2035, at Taranga Siddh Kshetra, Gujarat. His initiation guru was Acharya Shri 108 Kunthu Sagarji Maharaj. Maharaj Ji's interests include collecting and writing ancient scriptures, meditation, and self-study. Notably, since 1986, he practiced the sixfold renunciation and helped build temples in small villages in Mandsaur district, awakening the followers to the path of dharma. He is constantly engaged in meditation, contemplation, and writing. His nature is simple and calm, like a coconut—hard on the outside but soft inside. Wherever he resides, the influence of dharma is profoundly felt.