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Gyansagar
Indian Jain acharya (1891–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acharya Jnansagar or Gyansagar (1891–1973) was a Digambara Jain Acharya of 20th century who composed many Sanskrit epics. He initiated Acharya Vidyasagar in 1968 as a monk and 1972 as an Acharya.[1]
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Acharya Shri 108 Gyansagar Ji Maharaj | |
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![]() Gyansagar on a 2013 stamp of India | |
Personal | |
Born | Bhooramal Chhabda 1891 Ranoli, Sikar Rajasthan |
Died | 1973 Nasirabad, Ajmer Rajasthan |
Religion | Jainism |
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Sect | Digambara |
Religious career | |
Predecessor | Acharya Shivsagar |
Successor | Acharya Vidyasagar |
Ascetics initiated | Acharya Vidyasagar |
Initiation as Muni | 1959 Khaniya ji, Jaipur by Acharya Shivsagar |
Initiation as Kshullak | Gyanbhushan by Acharya Veersagar |
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