Acharya Shri Mahashraman
Acharya Mahashraman is the 11th Acharya of Terapanth sect, who is highly venerable saint, yogi and spiritual leader. Despite being an Acharya of a religious order, his views are liberal and secular. He has a firm conviction to promote nonviolence, moral values and diligent work.
With great honour, the Ex-President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil congratulated Acharya Mahashraman for his contributions towards the social development of the Nation and said, “You are also working for Women development and Environment protection. Greeting your excellent, serene and legislative authorship, we request your cooperation in creating a peaceful society globally.” President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherji have also congratulated him for his good work and bestowed his best wishes for the success of the Ahimsa Yatra.
Now-a-days he is in Kolkata, leading an ‘Ahimsa Yatra’ in India and abroad. He started from Delhi (November 2014) with the motto of developing morality, communal harmony and addiction free nation. He has also been awarded with the awards ‘Santa Siromani’ and many others. Due to his incredible services towards humanity and nation, he is known as ‘Mahatapasvi Mahashraman’.
Acharya Mahashraman has immense knowledge of the languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Rajasthani, Gujrati and English. He is profound speaker and writer. He has also given comparative speeches on Shrimad Bhagawat Gita and Uttaradhyayan (Jain Canon).
First Speech of Acharya Mahashraman as 11th Acharya of Terapanth on 10/15/2010
Sardashahar, In the densely crowded hall, Acharya Mahashramanji started his first speech by bowing respect to Bhagwan Mahavir. Then he said, “Until yesterday, I used to help Acharya Mahapragya to come on Pravachan stage & after Pravachan to take him back. But today those hands are no more to whom I can give support. Yesterday I had to hand over that dead body to the householders.
H. H. has worked for the Sangh until he took his last breath. The emptiness that has been created will never be filled by anything. Acharya Mahapragya used to say that he is doing Sardarshahar Chaturmas for Mahashraman only. Once he had even said that he wants Mahashraman to do his first Chaturmas at Sardarshahar. On hearing this, I was surprised why he used the words“ First Chaturmas“. But I was unable to guess any clue. Stopping all rumours flowing in the air, Acharya Mahashramanji clarified that Acharyashree had some health trouble started from Mewar Yatra. “For treatment purpose, we had changed the 2008 Chaturmas to Jaipur.
Acharyashree had lost 5 kg of weight after Ladnun Chaturmas. Yesterday too, a burning sensation had started nearly at 14:00 pm. Many efforts had been made by saints & doctors, but all went in vain & now H. H. ‘s soul rests in peace. The age factor might also have played a role. There was no sign of illness or any discomfort.” Acharya Mahashramanji declared that from 9th to 15th May only condolence meetings will be done, and no other functions will take place. Entertainment and the like also should be prohibited in this period.
Accepting the new responsibility, he said, “I am firmly determined for maintaining happiness & peace of mind of all Monks, Nuns, Samans & Samanis. I vow to provide spiritual nourishment to Terapanth followers. I vow to work for Jainism & humanity.” All Monks, Nuns, Samans, Samanis and Shravaks presented themselves & confirmed to their new Acharya Mahashraman that they are fully devoted towards him & ready to follow his instructions & guidance.
It is the first experience in life to see 2 suns at a time – one is setting, while another is rising. The setting sun has given experience, knowledge, guidance and even his immortal glorious shine to the rising sun to take care the responsibility of an Acharya of Terapanth. As one of the lay followers, I have deep faith in Bikshu Shashan and in the new Acharya Mahashraman. I wish him all the best for the new role & challenges.
Journey from Mohan to Muni Mudit Kumar to Mahashraman to Yuvacharya Mahashraman to Acharya Mahashraman and Yugpradhan
Mohan (first name) wanted to lead the life of Monk. Acharya Tulsi had that time put Mohan’s feelings of renunciation and detachment to a severe test. He passed every test of Acharyashri Tulsi. With the kind permission of Acharyashri Tulsi, young Mohan was initiated by Muni Sumeramalji and He began his new life as a monk by the name of Muni Mudit Kumar. Due to his regular great work, Acharya Tulsi presented him as the intimate associate of Yuvacharya Mahapragya. Working under Yuvacharyaji as his intimate associate; Muni Muditkumar gained a vast knowledge of Agamas, Prakrit and Sanskrit languages. Assessing his ability, Acharya Tulsi appointed him on the significant and dignified post of MAHASHRAMAN. Post death of Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragya nominated Mahashraman as Yuvacharya and since then Muni Mudit Kumar has come to be known as “Yuvacharya Mahashraman”. Post Death of Acharya Mahapragya, Yuvacharya Mahashraman came to be known as Acharya Mahashraman and due to his skilled ability, he is profoundly called as Yugpradhan.
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