Acharya Shri 108 Ativeer Ji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Ativeer 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 Ativeer Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on Sep 23, 1965 at Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Shri Neeraj Jain'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Kailash Chand Jain and mother Shrimati Shrimati Samundari Devi Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation. Prior to renunciation, they completed their education in B.Com.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. Subsequently, on Apr 11, 2006 at Trilok Teerth Dham, Badagaon, Uttar Pradesh, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Merubhusan Ji Maharaj, they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha. In recognition of their profound scriptural knowledge, ascetic discipline, and sangha leadership, on Dec 20, 2020 at Md Jain Inter College Staff Room, Hariparwat, Mandi Said, Civil Lines, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 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 16 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2006 to 2021. 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 Ativeer is residing at Shakti nagar for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.