Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was conferred with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’ on the centenary celebrations of Jain saint Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj.
“On this event, you honoured me with the title of ‘Dharma Chakravarti’. I don’t think about myself appropriate for this. However it’s our tradition that no matter we obtain from saints, we settle for it as ‘prasad’. So, I humbly settle for this ‘prasad’ and dedicate it to Maa Bharati,” PM Modi mentioned throughout his speech.
The centenary celebrations mark the formal graduation of a year-long nationwide tribute to the religious chief, being organised by the Union Tradition Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Belief, Delhi.
Speaking about how in the present day’s date is particular as Acharya Vidyanand Muniraj obtained his title on this very day in 1987, which represented a ‘pavitra dhaara’ connecting Jain tradition to concepts of restraint and compassion.
“Today can be particular as a result of on twenty eighth June 1987, Acharya Vidyanand Muniraj obtained the title of ‘Acharya’. It wasn’t simply an honour nevertheless it was additionally a ‘pavitra dhaara’ connecting the Jain tradition to concepts, restraint and compassion,” PM Modi mentioned.
“After we are celebrating his one hundredth start anniversary in the present day, it reminds us of that historic second. On this event, I bow to the ft of Acharya Shri Munirajji. I pray that his blessings are with us at all times. Individuals, these centenary celebrations will not be simply any regular occasion. It has the reminiscence of a time interval and the remembrance of an ascetic life. At this time, to make this second memorable, postal stamps have been made, for this too, I greet the folks,” the Prime Minister added.
Through the celebrations, PM Modi, together with Union Minister of Tradition and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, unveiled the commemorative postage stamps in reminiscence of the Acharya.
Speaking in regards to the historical past of India, the PM Modi added, “India is the oldest dwelling tradition of the world. We’ve got been immortal for hundreds of years as a result of our concepts are immortal, our ideas are immortal, and our philosophy is immortal. The supply of this philosophy is our sages, saints and acharyas”
Earlier in the present day, PM Modi, together with the Union Minister Shekhawat, attended an exhibition titled “Life and Legacy of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj,” which featured work and murals depicting the chief’s life.
The centenary 12 months will likely be noticed from June 28, 2025 to April 22, 2026, with a spread of cultural, literary, instructional, and religious initiatives throughout the nation, aimed toward celebrating the life and legacy of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, in keeping with an official assertion from the ministry of tradition.
The Acharya was born on April 22, 1925, in Shedbal, Belagavi (Karnataka). He obtained his initiation at a younger age and went on to change into one of the vital prolific Jain students of contemporary instances, having memorised over 8,000 Jain Agamic verses. He has authored over 50 works on Jain philosophy and ethics, together with Jain Darshan, Anekantavada, and Mokshamarg Darshan. He travelled barefoot throughout Indian states for a number of a long time, strictly adhering to Kayotsarga meditation, brahmacharya, and excessive austerity.
He was instrumental within the restoration and revival of historic Jain temples throughout India, together with these in Delhi, Vaishali, Indore, and Shravanabelagola, and was intently related to the Shravanabelagola Mahamastakabhishek and the 2600th Janm Kalyanak Mahotsav of Lord Mahavira. He recognized the positioning of Kundgram (now Basokund) in Bihar because the birthplace of Bhagwan Mahavir, a discovering later recognised by the Authorities of India in 1956.
The centenary 12 months will characteristic packages throughout India, specializing in neighborhood engagement, youth participation, interfaith dialogue, temple outreach, and Jain heritage consciousness, making certain that the timeless message of Acharya Vidyanand Ji reaches future generations.
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