Mahashraman
| Acharya Mahashraman | |
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 Jain Swetembar Terapanth's 11th Acharya Mahashramanji | |
| Official name | Acharya Mahashraman |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Personal | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born |
Mohan Dugar 13 May 1962 Sardarshahar, Rajasthan |
| Parents | Jhumarmalji and Nemadevi Dugar |
| Senior posting | |
| Predecessor | Acharya Mahapragya |
| Religious career | |
| Works | Anuvrat Movement and Prekshadhyan |
| Initiation |
Mudit 5 May 1974 Sardarshahar, Rajasthan by Mantri Muni Shri Sumermalji (Ladnun) |
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Acharya Mahashraman (Hindi: आचार्य महाश्रमण)(IAST: Ācārya mahāśramaṇa) (born 13 May 1962) is the eleventh Acharya, supreme head of Jain Svetambar Terapanth sect. Mahashraman heads all activities functioning under Terapanth organisation, most notably Anuvrat, Preksha Meditation, Jeevan Vigyan (Science Of Living). All the Terapanth sub-organisations, notably Jain Vishva Bharati, Terapanth Mahasabha, etc. are working under the guidance of Mahashraman.
Brief description
Despite being an Acharya of a religious order, his views are liberal and secular. He has a firm conviction to promote nonviolence, moral values, and diligent work.[1][2]
Books
- Aao Hum Jeena Sikhe (Let’s Learn to Live)
- Kya Kehta Hai Jain Vangmay
- Dukh Mukti ka Marg
- Samvad Bhagwan Se
- Mahatma Mahapragya
- Dhammo Mangal Mukhittam
- Sukhi Bano
- Sampana Bano
See also
- Acharya Tulsi - Jain Acharya
- Acharya Mahapragya- Jain Acharya
- Sadhvi Kanakprabha - Present Head of nuns & samanis in Shvetamber Terapanths sect
- List of Important Jains in History
References
- ↑ Acharya Mahashraman Information
- ↑ Yuvamanishi Acharya Mahashramana Acharya Mahashraman Introduction
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