Acharya Vidyasagar ji Maharaj was a prominent Digambara Jain monk and spiritual leader.

Key points:

• Born as Vidyadhar on 10 October 1946 in Sadalga, Belgaum district, Karnataka.
• Took Diksha in Ajmer in 1968 under Acharya Gyansagar; became Acharya in 1972.
• Known for deep scholarship in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Hindi; authored works such as Niranjana Shataka, Bhavana Shataka, Parishah Jaya Shataka, Suniti Shataka, Shramana Shataka, and the Hindi epic Mukamati.
• He contributed significantly to education and social reform within Digambara Jainism, including the establishment of educational initiatives for girls and broader religious revival.
• Observed strict ascetic practices (e.g., disciplined diet and daily alms) and traveled widely as part of his sangha’s tradition.
• Passed away on 18 February 2024 at Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, after a period of sallekhana; his disciple Muni Samaysagar was named his successor.

Note on tradition:

• These details pertain to the Digambara Jain lineage and this lineage’s interpretation of acharya authority and practices.

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