Acharya Shri 108 Aarjav Sagar Ji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Aarjav Sagar Ji Maharaj (Futera Kalan) 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, Acharya Shri 108 Aarjav Sagar Ji Maharaj (Futera Kalan) was born in the secular world on Sep 11, 1967 at Futera Kalan, Madhya Pradesh, India . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Shri Paras Chand Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Shikhar Chand Jain and mother Shrimati Shrimati Mayabai Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation. Prior to renunciation, they completed their education in BA (I Year).

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. On Jul 10, 1987 at Atishay Ksetra Thuvonji, they were initiated into the preliminary Kshullak/Ailak vows. Subsequently, on Mar 31, 1988 at Sonagiri Jain Hill Temples, Sewni, Madhya Pradesh, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Simandharsagar Ji Maharaj, they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha. In recognition of their profound scriptural knowledge, ascetic discipline, and sangha leadership, on Jan 25, 2015 at N/A, they were conferred the supreme leadership title of 'Acharya'.

Adhering strictly to the Digambara monastic code of pedestrian travel (pad-vihar without shoes or motorized transport), Pujya Shri has successfully observed 3 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2023 to 2025. 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 Aarjav Sagar is residing at Banda - Shahpur Road, Madhya Pradesh, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.