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Pujya Shri Sagaranand Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb

The support and ideal of the revered Shri was Pujya Gurudev Shri Agamoddharak (reviver of scriptures), the initiator of Agam Mandir (scripture temple), the promoter of Agam printing, the protector of the Jain order and its practices.

A series of Agam Readings by Pujya Agamoddharak Shri
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Readings of 2 lakh 32 thousand verses were completed in 7 readings.

  • V.S. 1971 - Ahmedabad
  • V.S. 1972 - Kapadvanj
  • V.S. 1972 - Ahmedabad
  • V.S. 1973 - Surat
  • V.S. 1973 - Surat
  • V.S. 1973 - Palitana
  • V.S. 1977 - Ratlam

Creation of Shrutopasana Literature (Worship through Scriptures)
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  • Compilation and printing of a total of 8,24,457 verses of Agam and other scriptures through 187 provinces and books.
  • Writing thoughtful introductions for 83 books.
  • Categorisation of Agam literature by subject.
  • Composition of 66,562 verses of classical texts in the Sanskrit and Prakrit languages.
  • In addition to this, a large number of Gujarati literature is also available, and the very famous "Siddhachakra" monthly, through his own writing, has continuous publication.
  • Establishment of libraries and knowledge repositories in various Sanghs (Jain communities).

Bright Stars of the Sky of Life
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  • V.S. 1950 - Discourse based on Thananga Sutra in Pali (Rajasthan).
  • In V.S. 1952 and 2004, based on scriptures and tradition, he had the Shri Sangh observe the Samvatsari Mahaparva (annual Jain festival) according to pure beliefs.
  • Established the "Difficulty Relief Fund" in Patan in V.S. 1958.
  • Unity of Surat Shri Sangh in V.S. 1974.
  • Enlightenment of the ruler of Sayla (M.P.) and our propagation in V.S. 1977.
  • Enlightenment of the Thakur of Semaliya (M.P.) Panched in V.S. 1979.
  • Resolution in the Sadadi (Raj.) Nagar of the Porwad Sangh in V.S. 1982.
  • Sutradhar (chief organiser) of the Muni Sammelan (ascetics' conference) in V.S. 1990.
  • Relief fund for refugees in Punjab in V.S. 1990.
  • Organisation of Mahasangh (large community gathering) and 7 Updhan Tap (specific, rigorous penance).

Establishment of various Sanghs
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  • Establishment of 25 various organisations and being a protector and reviver of pilgrimage sites.
  • In V.S. 1964, stopped the work on the bungalow being built by the British at Sammetshikharji Tirth, got Sammetshikharji Tirth purchased and made it the ownership of the Shwetambar Shri Sangh.
  • Won the case of Antarikshji Tirth against the Digambars in V.S. 1965.
  • In V.S. 1979, renovated the Bhopawar Makshiji Mandavgadh (M.P.) Tirth and brought about a reconciliation with the state.
  • In V.S. 1983, consecrated the flagpole at Kesariaji Tirth and the Charan Padukas (footprints of the Lord) at Tarangaji Tirth.
  • In V.S. 1985, raised funds worth lakhs of rupees for the protection of Shatrunjay Mahatirth.
  • Had the Shivling located within the boundary of the Jinalaya of Shri Charup Tirth moved to a safer place.

The Flag of Samadhi Death on the Temple of Ascetic Life
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  • From 3:00 PM on Vaishakh Sudi 5, V.S. 2006 to 4:32 PM on Jeth Vadi 5, he remained in Akhand Tap (continuous fasting) for 15 days.
  • In Surat, in the Upashray of Limda, while in the Ardha Padmasana posture, he attained Kaladharm (passed away) in Samadhi (spiritual trance).

Revered Gurudev Shri Abhaysagarji Maharaj Saheb

The inspirer of the revival of Jambudweep Mandir (Palitana) Nageshwar Tirth, the Himalaya-like great Yogi, the source of the Navkar Sadhana Ganga (spiritual practice of the Navkar Mantra), the scholar of the Agamas, Panyas Pravar.

Introduction
  • Accepted Jain Diksha (initiation) at the young age of six and a half years.
  • Obtained high degrees in grammar, literature, and jurisprudence at the age of 13.
  • Used to give discourses in front of thousands of listeners at the age of just 18.
  • Was an excellent scholar and reciter of 45 Agamas.
  • Was the master of pure ascetic life according to the practices of ascetics.
  • Had deeply studied other religions and philosophies.
  • He challenged scientists all over the world that the Earth is not round, the Earth does not revolve, and the Apollo spacecraft did not go to the Moon.
  • Was the passionate inspirer and creator of Palitana Jambudweep Mandir.
  • Was a profound practitioner of the Namaskar Mahamantra, and at the same time, accurately presented the fact in the world of researchers that Shri Namaskar is the great mantra.
  • Many events in his life compel us to say that he was truly a miraculous man.