Muni Shri 108 Shraddhanand Ji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Shraddhanand Ji Maharaj is a revered ascetic belonging to the Digambara monastic tradition of Jainism. Fully embodying the 28 Mula Gunas (primary ascetic virtues), Mahavratas, and Bhagwan Mahavira's timeless doctrine of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Aparigraha (non-possession), they are venerated widely across the global Jain community.

Prior to renunciation, Muni Shri 108 Shraddhanand Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on Nov 30, 1987 at Bholanath Nagar, Delhi . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Rishabh Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Subhashchandji Jain and mother Shrimati Shrimati Krishnaji Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. On Sep 26, 2014 at Ajmer, Rajasthan, they were initiated into the preliminary Kshullak/Ailak vows. Subsequently, on Mar 29, 2015 at Shri Jambuswami Taposthali, Baulkheda, Rajasthan, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Vasunandi Ji Maharaj, they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha.

Adhering strictly to the Digambara monastic code of pedestrian travel (pad-vihar without shoes or motorized transport), Pujya Shri has successfully observed 10 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2014 to 2026. Their untiring vihar on foot has inspired thousands of devotees to adopt non-violence, truth, and spiritual self-discipline.

Their discourses and daily guidance serve as a profound beacon of wisdom for seekers on the spiritual path.

Currently, Pujya Shraddhanand is residing at Jyoti Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.