1. Renowned Jain Muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj passed away at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj.
3. The loss of Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj is mourned by countless devotees, noted PM Modi.
New Delhi, Feb 18: Renowned Jain muni Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj passed away early Sunday morning at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj.
In his tribute, Prime Minister Modi highlighted Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj’s significant contributions to society, including his efforts towards spiritual enlightenment, poverty alleviation, healthcare, and education. He noted that the Jain muni would be remembered for generations to come for his invaluable work.
आचार्य श्री 108 विद्यासागर जी महाराज जी का ब्रह्मलीन होना देश के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। लोगों में आध्यात्मिक जागृति के लिए उनके बहुमूल्य प्रयास सदैव स्मरण किए जाएंगे। वे जीवनपर्यंत गरीबी उन्मूलन के साथ-साथ समाज में स्वास्थ्य और शिक्षा को बढ़ावा देने में जुटे रहे। यह मेरा… pic.twitter.com/mvJJPbiiwM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2024
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Last year, Prime Minister Modi visited Dongargarh, a revered pilgrimage site in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district, where he had the privilege of meeting Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj.
During his visit, Modi also offered prayers at the Maa Bamleshwari Temple situated at the foothills of Dongargarh.
Reflecting on his interaction with Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj, Prime Minister Modi shared images from their meeting, recalling the honor of receiving the muni’s blessings over the years.
He particularly reminisced about his visit to the Chandragiri Jain Mandir in Dongargarh, where he spent time with the revered Jain spiritual leader.
