Acharya Shri 108 Sambhav Sagar Ji Maharaj

Acharya Shri 108 Sambhav 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 Sambhav Sagar Ji Maharaj was born in the secular world on May 3, 1941 at Village-Byndoor,Dist-Udupi,Karnataka . Their pre-monastic childhood name was 'Manjunath'. They were born into a pious Digambara household to father Shri Ballaiya Hobalidar and mother Shrimati Parvati Devi Jain, whose deep spiritual values laid the foundation for their future renunciation. Prior to renunciation, they completed their education in Higher Secondary.

Realizing the transient nature of worldly pursuits, they renounced worldly possessions to embrace the rigorous Digambara ascetic vows. Subsequently, on Jul 9, 1967 at Humcha, Karnataka, India, under the sacred auspices of Guru Acharya Shri 108 Vimal Sagar Ji Maharaj (Anklikar), they received the sublime Digambara Muni Diksha. In recognition of their profound scriptural knowledge, ascetic discipline, and sangha leadership, on Jul 31, 1980 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 5 sacred rainy-season Chaturmas retreats across multiple Indian states spanning from 2009 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 Sambhav Sagar is residing at Triyog Ashrama, Madhuban Main Road, Madhuban, Jharkhand, India for spiritual discourse and vihar, where devotees gather for daily darshan, pure aahar-charya observances, and scriptural discourses.