Acharya Shri 108 Pragya Sagar Ji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Pragya Sagar 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.

Born in the secular world on Sep 1, 1972 at Pindrai, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Vivek Kumar Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Veerchand Jain and mother Smt. Saraswatidevi Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation. Prior to renunciation, they completed their education in 7th.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. Subsequently, on Apr 18, 1989 at Partapur, Rajasthan, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Pushpadant Sagar Ji Maharaj, they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha. In recognition of their profound scriptural knowledge, ascetic discipline, and sangha leadership, on Jan 23, 2022 at Shri Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra, Pushpagiri, Sonkaccha, Madhya Pradesh, 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 8 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2008 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 Pragya Sagar is residing at Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Shri Mahaveer TapoBhumi, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.