Gyansagar
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.
Acharya Shri 108 Gyansagar Ji Maharaj | |
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Gyansagar on a 2013 stamp of India | |
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| Born | Bhooramal Chhabda 1891 Ranoli, Sikar Rajasthan |
| Died | 1973 Nasirabad, Ajmer Rajasthan |
| Religion | Jainism |
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| Sect | Digambara |
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| 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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