Muni Shri 108 Samta Sagar Ji Maharaj

Muni Shri 108 Samta 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, Muni Shri 108 Samta Sagar Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on Sep 20, 1957 at Sagar . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Kshamasagar'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Shri Raajaram Jain and mother Shrimati Shrimati Chirona Bai, 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 Feb 10, 1983 at N/A, they were initiated into the preliminary Kshullak/Ailak vows. Subsequently, on Sep 25, 1983 at Isri, Jharkhand, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Vidya Sagar 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 2 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2015 to 2016. 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 Samta Sagar is residing at Khategaon, Madhya Pradesh, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.