Articles on Acharya Mahapragya
महाप्रज्ञ नाम नहीं, साधना है
By मुमुक्षु शान्ता जैन · Jain Bharati, 2014
The editorial discusses the concept of Mahaprajna, emphasizing that it is not a name, position, title, or decoration, but rather an ideal of combining humility and discernment. It is described as a culture of faith and dedication, a laboratory of intellect…
विधि-निषेध के सम्यक् प्रशिक्षक श्रुत संपदा के दुर्लभ नियोजक
By साध्वी शुभ्रयशा · Jain Bharati, 2011
Acharya Shri Mahapragya was a rare and skilled planner of his disciples, as described in the Vyavahara Bhashya. He understood each disciple's capacity and needs, assigning tasks accordingly to develop their potential. He provided proper training in rules and…
गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the concept of tradition, citing sociologist Shyamacharan Dubey, who states that traditions connect the past to the present and the present to the future, providing continuity and direction to social life. Traditions are integral to a…
श्रद्धा : समर्पण
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text explores the complementary relationship between reverence (shraddha) and devotion (samaarpan), asserting that neither can exist without the other. It describes this as a unique and invaluable part of Indian tradition and culture, where the true…
तेरापंथ धर्मसंघ का 141वां मर्यादा महोत्सव संपन्न
Jain Bharati, 2005
The 141st Maryada Mahotsav of the Shwetambar Terapanth Mahasabha was held in Ladnun, Rajasthan, under the guidance of Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji. The main event took place on February 15, 2005, with the three-day festival beginning on Basant Panchami, February…
इन रत्नों के आगे फीकी है आभा उनकी
By साध्वी विमलप्रज्ञा · Jain Bharati, 2005
The text presents a detailed comparison between the fourteen traditional jewels (ratnas) of a Chakravartin (universal monarch) and the qualities and contributions of Acharya Shri Mahapragya. It describes the Chakravartin as a supremely powerful ruler of six…
जनतंत्र और एकतंत्र का समन्वित प्रतीक है मर्यादा-पत्र-आचार्यश्री महाप्रज्ञ, इस परंपरा में मृदुता है, करुणा है और कदाचित् कठोरता भी युवाचार्यश्री महाश्रमण, नीड़ का निर्माण, पर पंखों पर प्रतिबंध नहीं- साध्वीप्रमुखाश्री कनकप्रभा
Jain Bharati, 2004
The 140th Marayada Mahotsav of the Terapanth Dharma Sangh was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, from January 26 to 28, 2004. The main event took place on Magh Shukla Saptami, January 28, 2004. This annual festival is highly…
एक आध्यात्मिक कल्पतरु
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text discusses the concept of the Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) from ancient Indian scriptures and compares it to Acharya Shri Mahapragya, portraying him as a human embodiment of this mythical tree. It begins by describing the Kalpavriksha’s…
समर्पित शिष्य : दक्ष शिल्पकार
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text discusses the tradition of spiritual leadership within Jain culture, particularly focusing on the Terapanth sect. It describes the historical practice of gurus selecting worthy disciples as successors to preserve and advance religious knowledge and…
संवत्सरी : अहेतुक उलझन
By आचार्यश्री महाप्रज्ञ · Jain Bharati, 2001
The text discusses the Jain festival of Paryushana or Samvatsari, emphasizing forgiveness and tolerance. It argues for a unified date for the festival across the Jain community, especially during the 26th birth centenary year of Lord Mahavira. The author,…
एक्का मणुस्सजाई
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text discusses the state of democracy in India, particularly in the context of independence and its aftermath. It argues that before independence, religious and caste identities were not prominent, but after independence, divisions based on Hinduism,…
इतिहास के पननों मे
Jain Bharati, 2000
The text reflects on the purpose of history, arguing it should not merely be for remembrance but to provide guidance for the present and future. It emphasizes that humanity, despite its intelligence, creates inequality and distress, yet remains essential to…