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.

Prior to renunciation, Acharya Shri 108 Pragya Sagar Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on Jul 2, 1978 at Kumhi Satdhara, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Shri Deepak Kumarji Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Khemchandji and mother Shrimati Shrimati Maltidevi Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation. Prior to renunciation, they completed their education in 12th.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. On Aug 18, 1999 at Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, they were initiated into the preliminary Kshullak/Ailak vows. Subsequently, on Jun 8, 2003 at Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Virag Sagar Ji Maharaj (Anklikar), 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 1 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states. 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 Delhi New Delhi India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.