1. Who is Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji ?
Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj, the well-known Digamber Jainacharya is the first disciple of Acharya Shri Jñãnasagarji Maharaj who was also a first disciple of Acharya shri Shivsagarji Maharaj and who was also the first disciple of Acharya Shri Veersagarji Maharaj who in turn was the first disciple of Acharya shri Shantisagarji Maharaj.
2. What is the general Bio-data of Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji ?
Previous Name - Vidhyadhar alias Peelu, Gini (Tota), Mari.
Place of Birth - Sadlaga.
Date of Birth - 15th day of light half of lunar month Asvin (Sharad Purnima) "Vikram Samvata' 2003, 10th October 1946, Thursday.
Mother - Shrimanti (Late Aryika Samaymatiji).
Father - Shri Mallappa ji Jain (Ashtge Gotra) (Late Muni Shri Mallisagarji).
Grand Mother - Smt. Kashi ji Jain Ashtge.
Grand Father - Shri Paaris ji Jain Ahstge.
Brother - Mahaveer, Anantnath and Shantinath. Anantnath (Muni Shri Yogasagarji). Shantinath' (Muni Shri Samayasagarji).
Sister - Celebate from childhood - Shanta and Suvarna.
Education - 9th class through Kannarh Medium.
Mother Tounge - Kannarh.
Favourite Game - Chess.
Vow of celibacy - In 1966 from Acharya Shri Deshbhushan Ji at Khaniyaji, Jaipur (Rajshthan).
Pratima - Vow of seven Pratima at Shravanbelgola (Karnataka).
Muni Diksha - On 5th day of light half of the lunar month of 'Asara''Vikram Samvata' 2025, corresponding to Saturday, 30th June, 1968 at Ajmer (Rajsthan).
Diksha Guru - Muni Shri Gyansagarji Maharaj (At the time of Diksha. Gyansagarji was Muni).
Status of Acharya - On 22nd November, 1972 corresponding to the 2nd day of dark lunar month of Magsir, 'Vikram Samvata' 2029 by Acharya Gyansagarji Maharaj.
Name of childhood - Sukumal.
Renunciation - Salt & Sweet (sugar etc.) in 1969.
Fasts (Upvasa) - Continuous fasts for nine days at Muktagiri in, 1990.
Renunciation of Mat - In 1985 from 'Aaharji'. (inter woven strips of leaf etc.)
Renunciation of - In 1994 from Ramtek
Vegetables, Fruits etc.
3. At what age child Peelu undertook journey of Gomtesh for the first time with his mother ?
Child Peelu undertook journey of Gomtesh for the first time at the age of 18 months.
4. How he was named as Vidyadhar ?
Mother Shrimanti used to go to the place of cremation of Vidyasagar of Akitvat in the state of pregnancy. Because of having exceptional devotion for him, the child was given the name of Vidyadhara.
5. At what age Vidyadhar took vow of celebacy and from whom and when ?
He took vow of celebacy from Acharya Shri Deshbhushan ji at the age of 20 years at Khaniaji (Choolgiri) Jaipur.
6. Shrimanti gave birth to how many offsprings ?
Shrimanti gave birth to total 10 offsprings out of them 4 were died in the childhood.
7. When Vidyadhara abandoned home ?
On 27th July, 1966 in Anuradha planet, he along with his friend Maruti visited all the three temples for paying homage and at 11.30 A.M. Maruti got him seated in the bus. Well, Tota (a nick-name of Vidyadhara) had smilingly flown (gone) and Maruti arrived home weeping.
8. How many elephants participated in the splendid procession of 'Muni-Diksha' of Vidyadhar ?
There were 25 elephants in the splendid procession of Muni Deeksha of Vidyadhara.
9. Who were designated as parents of Vidyadhara in the initiation as Muni ?
In the initiation of Vidyadhara as Muni Jatankunwar ji was designated as mother and Hukumchand Luhariya ji as father.
10. Where, when and from whom mother Shrimanti and sister Shanta, Swarna had taken vow of celebacy ?
From Acharya Shri Vidyasagar ji at Sawaimadhopur on 8th april, 1975.
11. Where, when and from whom Anantnath, Shantinath accepted vow of celebacy ?
From Acharya Shri Vidyasagar ji maharaj at Mahaveerji on 2nd May, 1975.
12. When Acharya Shri Vidhyasagarji granted initiation of 'Muni' for the first time and where ?
He granted 'Muni-Diksha' to Ailak Shri Samayasagarji at Drongiri Siddhkshetra (Dist. Chhatarpur, M.P.) on 8th March ,1980 corresponding to the 6th day of black half of the lunar month 'Chaitra'.
13. When Acharya Shri Vidhyasagarji granted 'Aryika Diksha' for the first time and how many and where ?
Acharya Shri granted 11 Aryika Diksha on 10th February, 1987 at Siddhakshetra Nainagiri (Dist. Chhatarpur, M.P.).
14. How many initiations Acharya Shri Vidhyasagarji granted till now (August, 2013) ?
Granted consecrations of Muni 113, Aryiakayen 172, Ailak 21, Kshullaka 14, Kshullika 3, Total 323.
15. In how many States Acharya Shri Vidhyasagarji moved about (going and coming) till October, 2012 ?
In nine States - Rajsthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Bihar, West Bengal, Urrisa, Gujrat and Chhattisgarh.
16. रत्नत्रय से पावन जिनका यह औदारिक तन है।
गुप्ति समिति अनुप्रेक्षा में रत, रहता निशि दिन मन है।
Whose gross body remains pure with right faith etcetera tri-jewel,
Mind remain immersed day & night in carefulness, reflexion & self-control.
Who wrote this obeisance song ?
Written by Pandit Narendra Prakash ji of Feerozabad.
17. Who Muniraj took/accepted 1234 fasts of the vow of Charitra shuddhi (puryfying the conduct) from Achary Shri for the first time and also accomplished ?
Late Muni Shri Mallisagarji (the father of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar ji of his house-hold life).
18. Who disciple Muni of Acharya Shri had taken / accepted 1234 fasts of Charitra shuddhi from Achary Shri for the first time ?
By Muni Uttamsagar ji.
19. Who disciple of Acharya Shri first of all completed 1234 fasts of Charitra shuddhi ?
Muni Shri Chandraprabhsagar ji started this fast on the 1st day of light half of the lunar month Bhadra, accordingly friday, the 10th day of september, 1999 at Gommatgiri, Indore in the proximity of Guru and completed on the 12th day of the dark half of the lunar monthShravan accordingly Sunday, 19th July, 2009 at Hupri (Maharastra) in the Chandraprabha temple in the proximity of Muni Shri Vineetsagar ji, Period taken - 9 years 10 months and 10 days.
20. Whether he has observed any other particular fasts ?
He has also observed some other particular fasts as enumerated below.
- Sihma Nishkrhirit Vrata - at Orangabad - started from 22.07.2005 (Veer Shasan Jayanti) till 09.10.2005, in which observed 60 fasts and 20Parna (Aahar), Total= 80 days.
- Triloksar Vidhi Vidhan Vrata from 12.07.2006 to 21.08.2006 - 30 fasts and 11 Parna (took food after fast)=41 days at Hingoli (Maharashtra)
- Again Sihma Nishkrhirit Vrata - at Hupree (Maharashtra) from 09.08.2009 to 27.10.2009 = 60 fasts, 20 Parna.
- Vajra Vidhi Vrata at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) from 28.09.2010 till 04.11.2010 = 29 fasts and 9 Parna.
- Karam Dahan Vrata completed at Kolhapur = 148 fasts at the rate of 1 fast 1 Parna.
- Jin Guna Sampatti Vrata 63 fasts completed at Chichvarh at the rate of 1 fast 1 Parna.
- Solahakaran Vrata 16 fasts completed at Rookrhi at the rate of 1 fast 1 Parna.
- 8 fasts of Siddhon completed at Sadlaga (1 fasts 1 Parna).
- Dharma Chakra Vidhi Vrata - in which 1004 fasts are to be observed, started from 06.03.2011 at Sadlaga. In the beginning and end of this vow 2fasts each and on remaining days 1 fast 1Parna.
- Once again Sihma Nishkrhirit Vrata - at Faltan (Maharashtra) from 13.08.2011 to 31.10.2011 = 60 fasts, 20 Parna.
21. How many 'Panchkalyanak' and 'Gajratha' celebrations have been celebrated in the proximity of Acharya Shri till May, 2013.
48 Panchkalyanaka & Gajratha Mahotsava have been celebrated in the proximity of Acharya Shri till May,2013
22. Which is that city where Gajrath (Chariot driven by elephants on the last day of five auspicious events of consecrational ceremony of Lord Jina) moved six times and where Acharya Shri along with the congreration remained present five times ?
At Sagar (M.P.) where Gajrath moved for six times between 1993 to 2012.
23. Where first 'Tri-Gajratha Mahotsava' was celebrated in the proximity of Acharya Shri ?
At Khajuraho (M.P.)
24. How many 'Samadhi' (Holy Death) have been effected in the proximity of Acharya Shri till August, 2007 ?
29 Samadhi.
25. Where 'Varshayoga' (seasonal staying of Jain saints specially in rainy season) of Acharya Shri accomplished in Uttar Pradesh ?
The Varshayoga of Acharya Shri took place at Feerozabad in Uttar Pradesh.
26. Where 'Varshayoga' of Acharya Shri accomplished in Gujrat ?
The Varshayoga of Acharya Shri in Gujrat took place at Mahuva Parswanath, District Surat.
27. Where 'Varshayoga' of Acharya Shri accomplished in Bihar ?
The Varshayoga of Acharya Shri took place in Bihar state at Isri (Present Jharkhand)
28. How many 'Varshayoga' of Acharya Shri have been accomplished in Maharashtra till 2013 ?
Four Varshayoga of Acharya Shri took place in Maharastra at Ramteka.
29. How many total 'Varshayoga' of Acharya Shri took place in Rajasthan including Muni and Acharya till 2012 ?
Total seven Varshayoga took place in Rajasthan including as Muni and Acharya both.
30. How many literary works (scriptures) Acharya Shri composed till now ?
Approximately 69 including translation in verse, translation in rhyming couplet, Hindi Shataka (composing collection of 100 verses), Sanskrit Shatak, Doha Shatak, collection of poems, etc.
31. When and where Acharya Shri started composing epic 'Mook Mati' and where and when it was completed ?
He started composing it at Digamber Jain Atisaya Kshetra 'Pisanhari ki Madia', Jabalpur, (M.P.) on the first day of the fourth 'Reading camp'of Shatkhandagam organised there and the day of auspicious event of initiation (Deeksha Kalyanaka) of the 20th Teerthankara Munisuvrat Nath on Wednesday, the 25th April 1984, 'Veer Nirvan Samvata' 2510, corresponding to 10th day of dark half of the lunar month of Baisakh, 'Vikram Samvata' 2041 and completed it on the day of auspicious event of omniscience on Wednesday, the 11th February 1987, 'Veer Nirvan Samvata' 2513, corresponding to the 13th day of the light half of the lunar month of 'Magha' Vikram samvata 2043, at Siddhakshetra Nainagiri Chhatarpur (M.P.) during five days consecrational celebration of the idol of Lord Jina and 'Tri-Gajrath Mahotsava' organized there.
32. In how many episodes the Epic 'Mook Mati' has been written, enumerate their names (headings) ?
It has been written in four episodes -
- 'Sankar Nahin, Varna Labh' - (No Hybrid: gain of pure form).
- 'Shabd so Bodh Nahin, Bodh so Shodh Nahin' - (Word are not cognition : cognition is not purification).
- 'Punya Ka Palan; Papa-Prakshalan' - (Fostering virtue: washing off sin)
- 'Agni ki Pariksha, Chandi si Rakh' - (ordeal of fire: Silver like Ash)
33. Where educational institutions have been opend by the blessing of Acharya Shri ?
- Prashasnika Prashikshan Sansthan, Jabalpur (M.P.), (Institution of Administrative Training, Jabalpur (M.P.).
- Shri Digamber Jain Shraman Sanskriti Sansthan, Sanganer, Jaipur (Rajasthan).
- Shanti Vidya Chhatravas, Umarga (Maharastra)
- Shri Parshwanath Digamber Jain Gurukul, Hydrabad (Andhra Pradesh)
- Vidyasagar Institute of Management, Bhopal (M.P.)
- Pratibhasthali Jñãnodaya Vidyapith, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).
- Vidyasagar B.Ed. College, Vidisha (M.P.)
Edited by Vidyasagar.Guru
