Born in Zinzuwada, Gujarat, on 1st March 1946, Acharya Yashovijaysuriji became a Jain monk at the very young age of 11. Thereafter, he spent over 30 years of his life in silence and solitude under the holy guardianship and guidance of his Sadguru. During this period, he experienced the deepest depths of Self-Realization.
His intense longing for a union with the Divine, combined with his positive and inclusive approach, led him to not only a deep study of Jain scriptures, but also an exploration of truth as expressed in other faiths. His voracious reading and deep reflection made him well versed in the most profound of both eastern and western philosophies.
He has been bestowed the designation of Acharya by revered Jain Acharyas and is well respected by monks, nuns, scholars and seekers alike. He has initiated over two hundred monks and nuns into the Jain order and has consecrated many Jain idols, a function exclusively conferred upon the revered Acharyas. He is held in extremely high esteem by those journeying the spiritual realm because of his unique ability to harmonize spirituality with traditionalism and rationalism.
His mission is to enable everyone to achieve the heights of spirituality, to break free from the shackles of prejudgments and to enjoy unprecedented peace within. His sole aim is to give everyone a taste of the unbridled joy arising from within. To that end, he has been guiding and inspiring seekers in their inner journey with an expertise that only a profound realization of the Self can bring. This mission has taken the shape of various activities that empower seekers in their inner expedition – such as authoring books, imparting discourses, and providing guidance through letters. Moreover, several spiritual and meditation retreats have been organized under his guidance. Breaking the barriers of age, faith and geography, seekers from all walks of life, including several monks and nuns from different sects of Jainism, continue to gain from his sound guidance.
Forever absorbed in the silence of the Self, he exudes a quiet peace and calm that can put all inner disturbances to rest. An attempt to comprehend his inner bliss is beyond mortal cognition, but his boundless love and compassion allow us to soak in his grace and awaken us to a journey that will help us reach where he has – to the state of Sarva Sveekar (equanimous acceptance).
Having scaled incomprehensible spiritual heights, the Acharya soars high in the skies of Sakshi Bhav (being a detached witness). Yet, he remains steadfastly committed to the Divine, a quality that has been distinctly visible since his childhood. This abiding faith has led him to a state of absolute effortlessness, where all notions of doership have been completely surrendered to the Divine. Thus, one finds in him a remarkable synthesis of Bhakti and Yoga, for which he is fondly known as Bhaktiyogacharya Yashovijaysuriji.
Birth : Maha Vad 13, V.s. 2002
Place : Zinzuwada
Diksha : Maha Sud 10, V.s. 2013
Place : Zinzuwada
Vadi Diksha : Fagan Sud 13, V.s. 2013
Place : Zinzuwada
Ganipad : Magsar Sud 5, V.s 2042
Place : Vav
Panyaspad : Vaisakh Sud 5, V.s. 2042
Place : Juna Disa
Acharyapad : Maha Sud 5, V.s. 2045
Place : Vav
