Muni Shri 108 Vishwamitrasagarji Maharaj-(Viragsagarji)

Shraman Muni Shri 108 Vishwamitrasagarji Maharaj

Shraman Muni Shri 108 Vishwamitrasagarji Maharaj, formerly known as Shri Bhagchandji Jain, is associated with Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. His father’s name was Shri Hariprasadji and his mother’s name was Smt. Tulsabai Jain. His date of birth is recorded as Kartik Sudi 2, Samvat 93/. He studied up to the 9th standard and attained the Visharad qualification. During his household life, he was married to Smt. Gulab Bai Jain, and he had two brothers, three sons, and three daughters. Inspired by the दर्शन of his Guru, spiritual discourses, and inner inspiration, a sense of renunciation arose within him. He took the Brahmacharya Vrat on 24 May 2004 at Karanja, Maharashtra. Thereafter, on 13 February 2006, he received Kshullak Diksha at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, from Acharya Shri 108 Virag Sagarji Maharaj. On 3 March 2009, he received Ailak Diksha at Girnarji, Gujarat, from the same Guru, Acharya Shri 108 Virag Sagarji Maharaj, and subsequently received Muni Diksha on 8 March 2009 at Girnarji, Gujarat. After Muni Diksha, he was given the name Muni Shri 108 Vishwamitrasagarji Maharaj. Under the guidance of his Guru, he studied numerous Jain scriptures, including Bal Vigyan Parts 1–4, Jaidhavala, Ratnakarandaka Shravakachara, Katantrarupamala, Mokshashastra, Ishtopadesha, Samadhitantra, Parikshamukha Sutra, Nyaya Dipika, Gommatasara Jivakanda, Mulachara, Samayasara, Niyamasara, Pravachanasara, Alapapaddhati, Sarvarthasiddhi, Dravyasangraha, Paramatma Prakasha, Sarvodaya Tika, and many others. His special interests include self-study, contemplation, and reflection. He observed Chaturmas at Melchittamur, Udgau, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Lohariya, Ajmer, Jaipur, and Indore. His life stands as an inspiring example of renunciation, discipline, self-study, and spiritual practice.