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Inspirers and Guides of the Tirth

Popularly known as ‘Bandhu Beladi’

Jinshasan Ratna Pujya Acharya Shri Jinchandrasagar Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb
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Jinshasan Ratna Pujya Acharya Shri Hemchandrasagar Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb

Both these revered brothers are the inspirers and guides of the world-famous Jain Arya Tirth Ayodhyapuram.

Fifty years ago from today, both of them accepted Jain Diksha (initiation) as disciples of their elder brother Pujya Acharya Shri Ashokasagar Surishwarji Maharaj, who was a disciple of the renowned Jain saint, Jinagam Marmagnya (knower of the essence of Jain scriptures) Panyas Pravar Shri Abhaysagarji Maharaj.

These two brother Acharyas have gained fame as distinguished and rare virtuous men, becoming prominent and respected Jain Acharyas in the Jain Sangh (community), holding the first rank among them.

Early Life
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  • Early names: Jaykantbhai and Harshkantbhai
  • Father: Shri Shantilal
  • Mother: Shrimati Manguben
  • Village: Chhani (Vadodara, Gujarat)
  • Birth: V.S. 2009, 2011
  • Formal Education: Standard 6, Gujarati

After Diksha
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  • Diksha (Initiation): V.S. 2020, Vaishakh Sud-10
  • Diksha Giver: Ganivarya (later Upadhyay) Shri Dharmasagarji Ma. Sa.
  • Gurudev (Revered Teacher) during Diksha: Pujya Gurudev Munivar Shri Abhaysagarji Ma. Sa.
    • Gurudev during Major Initiation: Pujya Muni (current Acharya) Shri Ashokasagarji Ma. Sa.

    • Shiksha (Spiritual Guidance): Pujya Pan. Pra. Gurudev Shri Abhaysagarji Ma. Sa.

  • Studies: Agam (Jain scriptures), Grammar, Literature, Nyaya Prakirnak Sutra (miscellaneous texts on logic), etc.
  • Specialty: Experts in music, literature, and oratory (promoter of Shri Navkar Mahamantra Jap Yug, initiator of Agam Parichay Vachana (scripture introduction readings))
  • Ganipad: V.S. 2042, Chanasma
  • Ganipad Giver: Pujya Panyas Gurudev Shri Abhaysagarji Ma. Sa.
  • Panyaspad: V.S. 2047, Indore
  • Panyaspad Giver: Gitarth Shrestha (best among those who understand the meaning of scriptures) Pujya A. Shri Suryodayasagar Surishwarji Ma. Sa.
  • Upadhyay Acharyapad (rank of a learned Acharya): V.S. 2053, Surat
  • Upadhyay Acharyapad Giver: Pujya Shasan Prabhavak (influencer of the Jain order) A. Shri Ashokasagar Surishwarji Ma. Sa.

Samadhi (passing away in spiritual contemplation) of Pujya Acharya Shri Jinchandrasagar Surishwarji Ma. Sa. - Maha Vad Ekadashi, Wednesday, March 7, 2024, at 1:11 AM. Holy land Ayodhyapuram Tirth.

Main Achievements
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  • Main Qualities: Courage, enthusiasm, capability, love for art, sculptor of disciples.
  • Historical Works
    • Jain Arya Tirth Ayodhyapuram,

    • Sumeru Navkar Tirth,

    • 140-day Chha'ri Palit Mahasangh (large pilgrimage observing specific vows) from Surat to Sammetshikharji,

    • 136-day Chha'ri Palit Mahasangh from Chennai to Palitana,

    • Chha'ri Palit Mahasanghs from Ratlam to Palitana and Indore to Palitana.

  • 65 Dikshits from the family.
  • 65 books created and edited.
  • Tapodharma (practice of austerities): 77 Oliji (nine-day fasts), 2 Varshitap (year-long fasts), Navpad Jini Oli (nine-day fasts dedicated to the nine supreme entities).
  • Organisation: Shri Navkar Parivar (M.P.) Indore, Chennai, Surat, Vadodara, Mumbai, Unjha, Vasad, Charkop, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mandsaur, Hyderabad, Ratlam, and Navkar Vihar Seva Parivar in many places in Malwa.
  • Organisation of 262 Shwetambar Murtipujak Jain Sanghs of entire Ahmedabad, i.e., Shwetambar, Murtipujak, Tapagachch Mahasangh Ahmedabad.

Under the guidance and presence of Bandhu Beladi Pujya A. Shri Jinchandrasagar Surishwarji Ma. Sa.  
and 
Pujya A. Shri Hemchandrasagar Surishwarji M.Sa…

A series of Activities Influencing the Jain Order
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  • Updhan Tap (penance) in the form of initiation into Shravak (lay follower) life: 45
  • Consecration of the seat of Arihant Parmatma: 65
  • Chha'ri Palak Sangh (pilgrimage observing specific vows): 50
  • Collective Navpad Jini Oliji: 28
  • Collective worship of Posh Dashmi (tenth day of the bright half of the month of Posh): 19
  • Agam Parichay Vachana (scripture introduction readings): 18
  • 10,000 people who renounced non-vegetarianism and addiction to intoxicating substances.

Chaturmas (four-month monastic stay during monsoon)
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  • Surat
  • Ahmedabad
  • Mumbai
  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • West Bengal
  • Tamil Nadu

God's Grace and Guru's Glory
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Inscriptions of collective chanting, worship, and writing done under the guidance of the revered Acharyas:

  • 7 crore 55 lakh in 25 days (11 days)
  • 3 billion 11 crore 19 lakh in 500 days (in 100-day intervals)
  • 2 crore 3 lakh 50 thousand with worship using white flowers in 54 days
  • 5 crore 3 lakh Navkar writings in 700 days (in 100-day intervals)
  • Uninterrupted chanting for 9400 days (for various durations)
  • Total 3 billion 26 crore 50 lakh 25 thousand in 1270 days.
  • Spiritual Revolution through Navkar Writing

The Sacred Darshan of Bandhu Beladi

In the divine presence of Bandhu Beladi Acharyadevshri…

Divine Experneice

  • An experience of being immersed in Prabhumay Gurutva (Guru imbued with divinity)
  • An experience of Gurumay Shishyatva (Discipleship soaked in the Guru’s essence)
  • An experience of Kalyanmay Krititva (Deeds dedicated to universal welfare)
  • An experience of Prabhavmay Vyakritva (A presence radiating spiritual influence)
  • An experience of Nirnayak Netrutva (Decisive leadership)
  • An experience of Nishkam Kartitva (Selfless action)
  • An experience of Vilakshan Vyaktitva (A remarkable personality)
  • An experience of Adhyatmamay Astitva (A life drenched in spirituality)

    Nurturing of Values

    • Every moment of his life becomes a beacon of restraint.
    • Every achievement becomes a symbol of surrender.
    • Every sermon becomes a source of inspiration.
    • Every melody becomes an offering of devotion.
    • Every act of courage becomes a chapter of history.
    • Every insight becomes a pillar of organisation.
    • Every conduct becomes an ideal.
    • Every blessing becomes a foundation.
    • Every introduction becomes a moment of realisation.
    • Every quality becomes a path to worthiness.

    A Spiritual Experience

    • A realisation of restraint,
    • The influence of punya (spiritual merit),
    • A celebration of enthusiasm,
    • A richness of spiritual diversity,
    • The glory of the Guru,
    • The ornamentation of the Jain Shasan,
    • The bliss of the devoted,
    • The support of the seeker,
    • And… the living experience of pure spirituality..

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      Pujya Acharya Shri Jinchandrasagar Surishwarji Ma.Sa.

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      Pujya Acharya Shri Hemchandrasagar Surishwarji Ma.Sa.

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