Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj was a man of his era; he pioneered a new ideology and a new era.
Every particle of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji’s body and every moment of his life was dedicated to religion, culture, and the nation.
Acharya Ji emphasized the promotion of Indian languages, the spread of the country’s glory worldwide, and the country’s identity being ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’.
By writing ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’ on the G20 summit invitation, Modi Ji implemented Vidyasagar Ji’s ideas.
Through his actions, Acharya Vidyasagar Ji became a reflection of India, Indian culture, Indian languages, and India’s identity.
Acharya Vidyasagar Ji’s messages, discourses, and writings are a priceless legacy for the Jain community as well as the entire nation.
Under Modi Ji’s leadership, India is promoting the principles of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma’.
A country with many languages, scripts, dialects, grammars, and epics is culturally that much richer.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Acharya Guruvar Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj’s first death anniversary ceremony as the chief guest in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, and participated in the Shri 1008 Siddhachakra Vidhan Vishwa Shanti Mahayagna. During this time, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a commemorative ₹100 coin in memory of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji, a special ₹5 envelope from the postal department, 108 footprints and pictures, and laid the foundation stone for the proposed memorial ‘Vidyayatan’. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, and Pujya Muni Shri Samata Sagar Ji Maharaj, along with many other dignitaries, were present on this occasion.
In his address, Amit Shah said that Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj was a man of his era who pioneered a new thought and a new age. He said that Acharya Guruvar Shri Vidyasagar Ji Mahamuniraj, born in Karnataka, became a beacon of light for India, Indian culture, Indian languages, and India’s identity through his actions. Shah said that perhaps this honor has rarely been bestowed upon a religious saint who, along with religion, explained the country’s identity to the world. He said that every particle of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji’s body and every moment of his life was dedicated to religion, culture, and the nation.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that he had the opportunity to meet Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji many times, and each time, Acharya Ji emphasized the promotion of Indian languages, the spread of the country’s glory worldwide, and the country’s identity being ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’. Amit Shah said that by writing ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’ on the G20 summit invitation, Modi Ji implemented Vidyasagar Ji’s ideas. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi implemented Acharya Ji’s ideas without any political motives and worked to emulate his message.
The Union Home Minister said that Acharya Ji did not leave the path of penance until his last moment. Shah said that Acharya Ji guided not only the followers of Jainism but also non-Jain followers towards liberation through his spiritual energy. Amit Shah said that many people say that every moment of life should be dedicated to religion, nation, and society. But people who live their entire lives in this way are rarely seen, and Acharya Ji’s life was one such example. He said that Acharya Ji explained the principle of ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma’ according to the times and established it throughout the world. He said that Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, in accordance with the principles of Jainism, ensured that his disciples also lived according to those principles.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is promoting the principles of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma’. He expressed his gratitude to Modi Ji for approving the commemorative coin and special envelope for this occasion. He said that this tribute to Acharya Ji is a respect for the saintly tradition. He said that Acharya…