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Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj is a living embodiment of the ancient Bhartiya saint tradition.

An excursionist on the path to becoming a Vitaraga (Ascetic soul), each instant of his life is filled with awareness and spiritual joy. His life is multi-dimensional, and his gigantic and grand personality has many aspects, with the entire Bharat as his field of Karmic actions. His personality is simple, straightforward, and captivating , but in his internal austerity, he is a rigorous seeker as hard as a diamond. In this era, such saints are rare to behold. These great men do not seek the limelight; they find joy in providing light. Guruji’s words are no less than shlok, Guruji’s writings are no less than philosophy, and Guruji’s life is no less than scripture. Guruji’s hand itself is a holy vessel, the earth is his bed, he has no desire for the unattained, and no attachment to what is attained. He is  Digambara (sky-clad), with every fiber of his being resonating with the ocean of diligence and altruism.

The kinetic form of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj’s principles of non-violence is the moving charkha (spinning wheel)…

Acharya Shri is an illustrious Saint with a versatile and radiant personality. He is a social reformer who heralds the slogan “Strive and improve internally.” Guruji is an educational philosopher who provides maxims like “Creation of  beneficial actions, elimination of harmful ones.” He is an economist who proclaims the great mantra, “Avoid extravagance, practice frugality, and ensure appropriate distribution of wealth.”

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Gurukul of Acharya Shri Ji:-

120 Muniraj (monks)

172 Aaryika mataji (female monks)

56 Ailak Sadhakas

64 Kshullak Sadhakas

1000+ Celibates( Male & Female)

are treading the path of penance for liberation of soul, under the guidance of Acharya Shri ji.

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120 Muniraj (monks)

172 Aaryika mataji (female monks)

64 Ailak Sadhakas

56 Kshullak Sadhakas

1000+ celibates (brothers and sisters)

are treading the path of penance for liberation of soul, under the guidance of Acharya Shri ji.

“Mookamati” epic has been included in various M.A./M.Phil. programs in Hindi and English, among others, at prestigious universities such as Banaras Hindu University (U.P.), Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (Maharashtra), Saurashtra University (Gujarat), Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (M.P.), etc.

Unique Spiritual Poet

Aacharya Shri Ji has not only composed scriptures in Hindi but has also penned poetry in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Kannada, Bengali, and English languages. He is proficient in fourteen languages. From the pen of the revered sage, the revolutionary-spiritual-epic Mookamati has been created. 
Literature composed by Acharya Shri Ji includes:

About 50 research works in the form of dissertations, D.Litt., Ph.D., M.Phil., etc., have been conducted on the theme of this epic ‘Mookmati’.

The Exceptional epoch maker

 Manifestation of blessings inspired by the pioneering, altruistic Saint for the upliftment of the masses…

Pratibhasthali Gyanodaya Vidyapeeth

Five residential Schools based on the Gurukul system, named “Pratibhasthali” has been established to preserve Culture and Values. These schools are located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh; Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh; Ramtek, Maharashtra; Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh; and Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Poornayu Ayurveda Hospital

Purnayu Ayurveda Hospital and Research University in Jabalpur is committed to preserving and promoting the Bhartiya system of medicine, Ayurveda. Purnayu Mahavidyalaya offers high-quality Ayurvedic medical education to students at the graduate level.

Construction of stone temple

With the inspiration of Acharya Shri Ji, many grand temples have been constructed which allow ourselves to identify themselves and are serving as unique examples of Bhartiya architecture and craftsmanship. These include the massive stone temple of Bade Baba in Kundalpur, the Siddhodaya Siddha Kshetra in Nemawar, and the Sarvodaya Tirtha in Amarkantak, among others.

Dayodaya Gaushala

Under the Dayodaya initiative, more than 100 shelters for animals are operated whereshelter and protection are provided to disabled, elderly, rescued, and abandoned cattle, ensuring their safety and well-being.  

Chal-Charkha

Blessed by Acharya Pravar, Chal-Charkha women’s training centers are being operated in Fifteen locations across various states, aiming to empower women and initiating them to live a  non-violent and self-reliant life.  Shramdaan , Apnapan are also being operated for similar activities for men.

Shantidhara Milk Scheme

The Shantidhara Dudh Yojana is an initiative aimed at reviving Bhartiya compassion. It serves as a sanctuary for 500 native Gir breed cows, treating them as family members from birth until death. The products of the Shantidhara Dudh Yojana are fully based on the principles of compassion and nonviolence.

The Exceptional epoch maker

 Manifestation of blessings inspired by the pioneering, altruistic Saint for the upliftment of the masses…

Pratibhasthali Gyanodaya Vidyapeeth

Five residential Schools based on the Gurukul system, named “Pratibhasthali” has been established to preserve Culture and Values. These schools are located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh; Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh; Ramtek, Maharashtra; Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh; and Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Poornayu Ayurveda Hospital

Purnayu Ayurveda Hospital and Research University in Jabalpur is committed to preserving and promoting the Bhartiya system of medicine, Ayurveda. Purnayu Mahavidyalaya offers high-quality Ayurvedic medical education to students at the graduate level.

Construction of stone temple

With the inspiration of Acharya Shri Ji, many grand temples have been constructed which allow ourselves to identify themselves and are serving as unique examples of Bhartiya architecture and craftsmanship. These include the massive stone temple of Bade Baba in Kundalpur, the Siddhodaya Siddha Kshetra in Nemawar, and the Sarvodaya Tirtha in Amarkantak, among others.

Dayodaya Gaushala

Under the Dayodaya initiative, more than 100 shelters for animals are operated whereshelter and protection are provided to disabled, elderly, rescued, and abandoned cattle, ensuring their safety and well-being.  

Chal-Charkha

Blessed by Acharya Pravar, Chal-Charkha women’s training centers are being operated in Fifteen locations across various states, aiming to empower women and initiating them to live a  non-violent and self-reliant life.  Shramdaan , Apnapan are also being operated for similar activities for men.

Shantidhara Milk Scheme

The Shantidhara Dudh Yojana is an initiative aimed at reviving Bhartiya compassion. It serves as a sanctuary for 500 native Gir breed cows, treating them as family members from birth until death. The products of the Shantidhara Dudh Yojana are fully based on the principles of compassion and nonviolence.

A great Personality Of Bhartiya Culture

Sermon of Omni-Ascent Saint –

  • Our nation must be addressed as ‘Bharat’ not ‘India’.
  • Avoid the delusion of a bank.
  • The Bhartiya education system should be implemented in Bharat.
  • Mother tongue should be the medium of Bhartiya education.
  • Government and Judicial work should be conducted in Bhartiya languages, not in English.
  • Separate education for male and female students.
  • The exodus of Bhartiya talents should be stopped.
  • Sign boards installed on shops, offices and government buildings should be in local language.
  • Embrace Bhartiya cuisine instead of fast food, adopt 'past food'.

Vibrant Visionary

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Honorable Shri Narendra Modi Ji

Current Prime Minister, Government of India

Honorable Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji

Former President, India

Dr. K. Kasturirangan

Former ISRO chief, Chairman of National Education Policy-2020 Draft Committee

Shri Amit Shah

Union Home Minister, Government of India

Alexandr Ziegler

Ambassadors to France

Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Former Prime Minister, Government of India

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Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

Former Vice President, Government of India

Shri Mohanji Bhagwat

Sanghchalak, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Mr. Akhilesh Yadav

Former Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh

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Shri Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister, Government of India

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Shri Digvijay Singh

Former Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh

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Smt. Smriti Irani

Union Minister, Government of India

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18 February 2024

What all can be written about you. Words will be insufficient and the stylus will falter, but the feelings are endless. You are a benefactor of the Nation, Society, and all living beings.

For those seeking emancipation, you are a fountain of cool and pure water. Your aura is such that to have one glimse of your persona devotees flock from every corner of the world. Even after numerous visitations, the thirst for your observance remains unquenched. What can one say about you? You are a dynamic Ascetic, a spiritual Sun traversing the vast sky of Digambar asceticism. You are a grand singularity beyond the confines of time, place, caste, and religion, remembered by this era as equivalent to a Omniscient, a divine being.

Chal-Charkha transcends its role as a mere training Center

representing the profound ideals of renowned nation benefactor, Jain Acharya 108 Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj.

It serves as a pathway towards self-reliance,

embracing the fundamental philosophy of Truth and Non-violence.

Its ultimate objective is to contribute to the realization of a prosperous and self-reliant Bharat, referred  as “The Golden Sparrow.”

रुको रुको, लौट चलें...

Chal-Charkha Women Training and Employment Center. Phone: +91 8349788827. Email: chalcharkha108@gmail.com

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Acharya Shree 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj

Many years ago, on the glazed night of Sharad Purnima, a radiant soul that could outshine the brilliance of the moonlight emerged from the vermilion womb of the east and descended on this land of Bharat, a land of Sages, Ascetics, and non-violence. That soul is none other than our revered Aacharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, who is revered by Jains and non-Jains alike, conqueror of sensory pleasures, and proponent of the path to salvation. Born on October 10, 1946, in Sadalga, Karnataka, in the household of Shri Mallappa Ashtage and Smt. Shrimanti. Despite being the second child among their six children, he was second to none.

Aacharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj,  9th grader in Kannada language, truly lives up to his name and virtues, excelling in both worldly and spiritual knowledge. Proficient in Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Sanskrit, and Prakrit, he is a scholar of spirituality and scriptures, and possesses a thorough knowledge of various worldly subjects such as Philosophy, Ethics, History, Geography, Science,Medicines and Mathematics.

By nature, he is gentle, speaks pleasantly and beneficially, is a savior of living beings, a worshiper of Digambar asceticism, a pride of Jainism, and a tireless wayfarer on the path of spirituality and enlightenment. The young Vidyadhar began his endless journey of renunciation with the vow of celibacy at the holy site of ChulGiri in Rajasthan and took the vows of the seventh stage of vow from Deshbhushan Ji Maharaj on the sacred land of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

Yearning for liberation, firmly detached, and intensely eager to practice asceticism, this eagerness of Brahmachari Vidyadhar was quenched when he received monkhood from Munishri 108 Gyansagar Ji Maharaj on the holy land of Ajmer, becoming a permanent member of the path to redemption.

Brahmachari Vidyadhar became Munishri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj. Now, the earth was his bed, the sky his canopy, and the flanks his clothing. This unbound ascetic tirelessly worked day and night to untie all knots of worldly attachments. Simultaneously, he devoted himself to the continuous service of his aged and ailing Guru. His immense desire and dedication for knowledge turned  Kannada speaker into a scholar of Sanskrit and Prakrit texts. Impressed by his dedication, humility, selflessness, and service, Acharya Gyansagar Ji Maharaj considered bestowing the title of Acharya upon him. When he expressed this intention, Munishri, detached from worldly titles, initially refused. However, Gyansagar Ji, with a compassionate heart, requested this as a testimonial, saying, “You must ensure this aged Guru attains a faultless Sallekhana (ritual fast unto death), so accept the position of Aacharya.” Understanding the graciousness of his Guru’s command, Vidyasagar Ji reluctantly accepted this order and diligently served his Guru, overseeing his Sallekhana with utmost dedication. After the Guru’s reminisce, Munishri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj remained a solitary ascetic. However, the words “Turn the Sangha (congregation) into a Gurukul ” inspired him deeply. Keeping his Guru’s image in his heart, he embarked on the unceasing journey on the path to absolution alone. Since then, he has been relentlessly engaged in his practice, maintaining rigorous discipline for himself while showing boundless compassion and kindness towards others. Whether in the harshness of cold, heat, or rain, his meditation continues uninterrupted. His ascetic practice, tempered in the flames of hard work, humility, discipline, restraint, and renunciation, flows continuously with the spirit of following his Guru’s command and the welfare of all beings.

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