Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav in Chhattisgarh: Honoring Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav of Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj |
| Location | Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh |
| Key Attendee | Union Home Minister |
| Activities at Mahotsav | Participation in Shri 1008 Siddhachakra Vidhan Vishwa Shanti Mahayagya |
| Releases | Commemorative Rs 100 coin, special Rs 5 postal envelope, 108 footprints and portrait of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji |
| Foundation Stone Laid | Proposed Samadhi Smarak 'Vidyayatan' |
| Education Initiative | Foundation stone for a free girls' school in Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, offering free education, skill development, and employment opportunities |
| Role of Jain Saints | Acknowledged the contribution of Jain saints in spreading spiritual messages across India, highlighting Acharya Ji's teachings on India's cultural identity |
| Literary Work | Acharya Ji wrote the Hindi epic 'Mookmati,' translated into many languages, focusing on philosophy, ethics, spirituality, and the nation |
| Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj | - Highly respected Jain monk- Embraced monasticism at a young age- Worked in education, healthcare, environmental protection, and sustainable agriculture- Encouraged societal progress and democratic participation - Undertook Sallekhana (voluntary fasting to death) in his final days |