Acharya Mahaprajna was one of the most celebrated Jain thinkers of the world and is the tenth Acharya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth sect. Born in 1920 in a village in Rajasthan; he became a monk at the age of ten. He got his education under the guidance of Acharya Shree Tulsi; who launched the Anuvrat movement in 1949 to rid the world of violence and hatred and free religion from sectarianism.A multidimensional personality and a renowned scholar of Indian and Western philosophy and religion; Acharya Mahaprajna was a prolific writer and was called a ‘modern Vivekananda’. He traversed more than 100;000 km on foot and visited 10;000 villages to spread the message of non-violence. To this purpose he embarked on an Ahimsa Yatra in 2001. He was honoured with the Communal Harmony Award in 2004 for his contribution in this field.Acharya Mahaprajna was one of the most celebrated Jain thinkers of the world and is the tenth Acharya of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth sect. Born in 1920 in a village in Rajasthan; he became a monk at the age of ten. He got his education under the guidance of Acharya Shree Tulsi; who launched the Anuvrat movement in 1949 to rid the world of violence and hatred and free religion from sectarianism.A multidimensional personality and a renowned scholar of Indian and Western philosophy and religion; Acharya Mahaprajna was a prolific writer and was called a ‘modern Vivekananda’. He traversed more than 100;000 km on foot and visited 10;000 villages to spread the message of non-violence. To this purpose he embarked on an Ahimsa Yatra in 2001. He was honoured with the Communal Harmony Award in 2004 for his contribution in this field.Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna by U.S. Dugar: This biography tells the story of Acharya Mahaprajna, the Indian Jain spiritual leader and social reformer. With its focus on spiritual and social upliftment, "Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna" is a must-read for anyone interested in Jain philosophy and spirituality.
Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna":
Jain Spirituality: The book highlights Acharya Mahaprajna's approach to Jain spirituality, providing valuable insights into his teachings and practices.
Social Reform: The book focuses on Acharya Mahaprajna's commitment to social reform and upliftment, showcasing his unique perspective on social and political change.
Inspiring Story: The book tells a captivating and inspiring story, highlighting the power of spirituality and compassion in achieving a better world.
U.S. Dugar is an author and spiritual teacher who has written extensively on Jain philosophy and spirituality. "Biography of Acharya Mahaprajna" is one of his most acclaimed works.
