Page 4 - JAIN ONLINE

magical effect on people from all walks of life. In a short span of
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 5 years, as many as 35 youngsters from affluent families of
Mumbai renounced the material world and accepted
monkhood.
“Jain Acharya Param Pujya Bhuvanbhanu He started a weekly magazine, Divya-Darshan, in 1952,
Surishwarji Maharaj" which was published for 42 years.

Using his knowledge, logic, intelligence and convincing
power, he was even successful in changing the thought process
A clairvoyant, academic genius, profound thinker, skilful
orator, versa le writer, incredible mentor of approximately 250 of a former Prime Minister of India on the subject of "Child
Diksha".
disciples, great sage, and above all, humble devotee of Lord
He invented the innova ve concept of "Shibir" (youth
Mahavira and his religious order.
camps). These camps played a pivotal role in increasing the
Surishwarji was instrumental in bringing about a
revolu on in Jainism during the early 20th century. His faith of the younger genera on in religion, thereby providing
them with a progressively sa sfied and happy life.
effec ve skills and sight, impac ul words and acts shook the
There are no appropriate words to describe the
youth and brought their fast-paced worldly life to a momentary
transforma on brought about by this legend in the first decade
halt. A halt to think, reflect and contemplate upon where their
current lifestyle was leading them... of the 20th century. Looking at his life, we understand that he
lived many lives in one. He was not a jack of all trades but a
Surishwarji had acquired the pres gious GDA degree master of all.
(Government Diploma in Accoun ng, equivalent to the current
His unmatched asce c legacy is now under the able
Chartered Accountants degree in India) of London. Therea er,
leadership of Gachchādhipa Āchārya Shri Jayghośh
he renounced the material world and accepted Jain
monkhood. Sūriswarji, who heads the world's largest and most reputed
group of Jain monks.
Along with following the strict code of conduct of
Jainism, he sunk into the endless ocean of Jain literature.

He was a renowned scholar of Prakrit, Sanskrit and
Gujara , and had mastered every aspect of Indian philosophy.
A er years of in-depth study of Jain scriptures, he could
explain advanced concepts of philosophy in lucid language to
the masses.
His mo va ng and heart-rending sermons created a

6 About The Author 7