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	\| honorific-prefix = ''Charitra ~~Chakravartin~~ [[Acharya (Jain)\|Acharya]] Shri''		\| honorific-prefix = ''Charitra Chakravarti Pratham[[Acharya (Jain)\|Acharya]] 108 Shri''\| honorific-suffix=''Ji Maharaj''
	\| honorific-suffix = ''Ji Maharaj''
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	\| caption = ''Acharya'' Shantisagar		\| caption = ''Acharya'' Shantisagar
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	\| birth_date = 23 July 1872		\| birth_date = 23 July 1872
	\| birth_place = [[Bhoj]], [[Belgaum district]] [[Karnataka]]		\| birth_place = [[Bhoj]], [[Belgaum district]] [[Karnataka]]
	\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|1955\|09\|18\|1872}} (Samadhi-maran)		\| death_date = {{death date and age\|df=yes\|1955\|09\|08\|1872}} (Samadhi-maran)
	\| cremation_place = [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Maharashtra]]		\| cremation_place = [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Maharashtra]]
	\| father = Bhimagauda Patil		\| father = Bhimagauda Patil
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	'''Acharya Shri Shantisagar''' (1872–1955) was an ~~[[India]]n~~ [[monk]] of the [[Digambara]] school of the [[Jainism\|Jain]] faith. He was the first [[Acharya (Jainism)\|Acharya]] (preceptor) and a leader of his [[sect]] in the 20th century. ~~Shantisagar~~ revived the teaching and practice of traditional [[Digambara]] practices in [[North India]]. He was lustrated as a kshullaka into the Sangha (holy order) by Devappa (Devakirti) Swami. He took his ailaka (religious vows) before an image of the Tirthankara Neminatha. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni (monk) of the Digambara sect of Jainism. In 1922, at Yarnal village, Belgaum district, Karnataka, he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").		'''Acharya Shri Shantisagar''' (1872–1955) was an Indian [[monk]] of the [[Digambara]] school of the [[Jainism\|Jain]] faith. He was the first [[Acharya (Jainism)\|Acharya]] (preceptor) and a leader of his [[sect]] in the 20th century. Shanti Sagar ji revived the teaching and practice of traditional [[Digambara]] practices in [[North India]]. He was lustrated as a kshullaka into the Sangha (holy order) by Devappa (Devakirti) Swami. He took his ailaka deeksha (religious vows) before an image of the Tirthankara Neminatha. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni (monk) of the Digambara sect of Jainism. In 1922, at Yarnal village, Belgaum district, Karnataka, he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Shantisagar ji were born in 1872{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=55}} near Bhoj village, [[Belgaum district\|Belgavi district]] [[Karnataka]], [[India]].{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His father either worked as a farmer{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}} or was employed in the clothing business.{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}} At age eighteen, having read religious texts and undergone several pilgrimages,{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} Shantisagar Ji decided to dedicate his life to a [[religious order]].		Shantisagar ji were born in 1872{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=55}} near Bhoj village, [[Belgaum district\|Belgavi district]] [[Karnataka]], [[India]].{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His father either worked as a farmer{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}} or was employed in the clothing business.{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}} At age eighteen, having read religious texts and undergone several pilgrimages,{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} Shantisagar Ji decided to dedicate his life to a [[religious order]].

	Shantisagar Ji's parents died in 1912. He then traveled to the Jain holy place, [[Shravanabelagola]], a town in [[Hassan district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. In 1918, whilst in [[Shravanabelagola]], Shantisagar Ji was [[lustration\|lustrated]] as a kshullaka into the [[Sangha (Jainism)\|Sangha]] (holy order) by Devappa (~~Devakirti~~) Swami.{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}} He took his ailaka (religious vows) before an image of the [[Tirthankara]] [[Neminatha]]. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni ([[monk]]) of the [[Digambara]] sect of [[Jainism]].{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}} In 1922, at [[Yarnal]] village, [[Belgaum district]], [[Karnataka]], he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}}{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}}		Shantisagar Ji's parents died in 1912. He then traveled to the Jain holy place, [[Shravanabelagola]], a town in [[Hassan district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. In 1918, whilst in [[Shravanabelagola]], Shantisagar Ji was [[lustration\|lustrated]] as a kshullaka into the [[Sangha (Jainism)\|Sangha]] (holy order) by Devappa (Devendrakirti) Swami.{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}}<ref>[https://jainqq.org/explore/012022/162?highlight=%22devappa%20svami%22 Acharyashi, ek yugapurusha, A.N. Upadhye, Acharya Shantisagar Janma Shatabdi Mahotsav Smruti Granth. 1973, p. 133]</ref> He took his ailaka (religious vows) before an image of the [[Tirthankara]] [[Neminatha]]. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni ([[monk]]) of the [[Digambara]] sect of [[Jainism]].{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}} In 1922, at [[Yarnal]] village, [[Belgaum district]], [[Karnataka]], he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}}{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}}

	He preached the principles of Jainism in various parts of [[India]] and became an [[Acharya (Jainism)\|Acharya]].{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His disciples also called him "Charitra Chakravarti" ("Emperor of good character").{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}} He has also been called "muniraj" ("King among Ascetics"), and "silasindhi" ("Ocean of Observances").{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}}		He preached the principles of Jainism in various parts of [[India]] and became an [[Acharya (Jainism)\|Acharya]].{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His disciples also called him "Charitra Chakravarti" ("Emperor of good character").{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}} He has also been called "muniraj" ("King among Ascetics"), and "silasindhi" ("Ocean of Observances").{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=56}}
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	He was the first full Digambar monk and Acharya to wander throughout India. The wandering of a Jain monk is termed "Vihara" an old sramanic term.<ref>[The Jaina Path of Purification, Padmanabh S. Jaini, Motilal Banarsidass Publisher, 1998 p. 1]</ref> [[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes:		He was the first full Digambar monk and Acharya to wander throughout India. The wandering of a Jain monk is termed "Vihara" an old sramanic term.<ref>[The Jaina Path of Purification, Padmanabh S. Jaini, Motilal Banarsidass Publisher, 1998 p. 1]</ref> [[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes:
	{{~~quote~~\| Shantisagara has owned nothing, not even a loincloth, since 1920. He has wandered on foot over the length and breadth of India, receiving food offerings but once a day, and then with only his bare hands for a bowl; he has spoken little during daylight hours and not at all after sunset.{{sfn\|Jaini\|1998\|p=1}}\|[[Padmanabh Jaini\|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]}}		{{blockquote\| Shantisagara has owned nothing, not even a loincloth, since 1920. He has wandered on foot over the length and breadth of India, receiving food offerings but once a day, and then with only his bare hands for a bowl; he has spoken little during daylight hours and not at all after sunset.{{sfn\|Jaini\|1998\|p=1}}\|[[Padmanabh Jaini\|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]}}

	Acharya Shantisagar took last breath on 18 September 1955 at 6:50 am at [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Osmanabad district]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}}{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=55-56}}		Acharya Shantisagar took last breath on 18 September 1955 at 6:50 am at [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Osmanabad district]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].{{sfn\|Desjarlais\|Eisenberg\|1996\|p=82}}{{sfn\|Natubhai Shah\|2004\|p=55-56}}

	Based on the accounts given by Sumeruchandra Diwakar<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> and Dharmachanda Shastri,<ref>Br. Dharmachanda Shastri, Ed., Charitra Chakravarti, 1989</ref> Shantisagar was born in 1872 to Bhimagauda Patil and Satyavati at Bhoj Village in Belgavi dist., [[Karnataka]], India.{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His birth name was Satgauda. He was married at the age of nine. His wife died six months after the marriage. In 1905, he made a pilgrimage to [[Sammed Shikhar~~\|Sammed Shikharji~~]] accompanied by his sister.<ref name="Diwakar2006" />		Based on the accounts given by Sumeruchandra Diwakar<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> and Dharmachanda Shastri,<ref>Br. Dharmachanda Shastri, Ed., Charitra Chakravarti, 1989</ref> Shantisagar was born in 1872 to Bhimagauda Patil and Satyavati at Bhoj Village in Belgavi dist., [[Karnataka]], India.{{sfn\|Dundas\|2002\|p=185}} His birth name was Satgauda. He was married at the age of nine. His wife died six months after the marriage. In 1905, he made a pilgrimage to [[Sammed Shikhar]]ji accompanied by his sister.<ref name="Diwakar2006" />

	In 1925, Shantisagar was present in Kumbhoj township. He attended the [[Mahamastakabhisheka]] (grand consecration) at [[Shravanbelgola]], [[Karnataka]]. In 1926, he visited [[Nanded]] city, [[Maharashtra]]. In 1927, he visited Bahubali, [[Maharashtra]] and then [[Nagpur]] which was then the capital of the Central provinces. Shantisagar then travelled in east India. He had a [[Panchakalyanaka]] blessing at Sammed Shikhar, [[~~Bihar~~]], a [[Jainism\|Jain]] pilgrimage site. He also travelled to [[Champapur]] and Pavapur.		In 1925, Shantisagar was present in Kumbhoj township. He attended the [[Mahamastakabhisheka]] (grand consecration) at [[Shravanbelgola]], [[Karnataka]]. In 1926, he visited [[Nanded]] city, [[Maharashtra]]. In 1927, he visited Bahubali, [[Maharashtra]] and then [[Nagpur]] which was then the capital of the Central provinces. Shantisagar then travelled in east India. He had a [[Panchakalyanaka]] blessing at Sammed Shikhar, [[Jharkhand]], a [[Jainism\|Jain]] pilgrimage site. He also travelled to [[Champapur]] and Pavapur.

	In 1928, Shantisagar visited central India.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> He visited towns including Katni in [[Madhya Pradesh]] state, [[Jabalpur]], [[Sleemanabad]], [[Nohta]], [[Kundalpur]] and [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh\|Sagar]]. In [[Dronagir]], Shantisagar encountered a [[tiger]]. By 1929, Shantisagar was in [[Lalitpur, India\|Lalitpur]]. In [[Sonagir]], four ailaks (researchers). By 1929, Shantisagar was visiting [[Gwalior]] and [[Morena\|Murena]].		In 1928, Shantisagar visited central India.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> He visited towns including Katni in [[Madhya Pradesh]] state, [[Jabalpur]], [[Sleemanabad]], [[Nohta]], [[Kundalpur]] and [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh\|Sagar]]. In [[Dronagir]], Shantisagar encountered a [[tiger]]. By 1929, Shantisagar was in [[Lalitpur, India\|Lalitpur]]. In [[Sonagir]], four ailaks (researchers). By 1929, Shantisagar was visiting [[Gwalior]] and [[Morena\|Murena]].
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	[[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes about his Sallekhana:		[[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes about his Sallekhana:
	{{~~quote~~\|It is 23 August, 1955. On the holy mount of Kunthalagiri, in the state of Maharashtra in India, a man of great soul called Shantisagara (Ocean of peace) is ritually fasting to death. He is the Acharya (spiritual leader) of the Digambara Jain community; now, after thirty-five years as a mendicant, he is attaining his mortal end in the holy manner prescribed by the great Mahavira almost 2,500 years earlier. From August 14 until September 7 he takes only water; then, unable to drink without help, he ceases even that. At last, fully conscious and chanting the Jain a litany, he dies in the early morning of September 18. The holiness and propriety of his life and of the manner of his death are widely known and admired by Jainas throughout India.{{sfn\|Jaini\|1998\|p=1}}\|[[Padmanabh Jaini\|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]\|source=}}		{{blockquote\|It is 23 August 1955. On the holy mount of Kunthalagiri, in the state of Maharashtra in India, a man of great soul called Shantisagara (Ocean of peace) is ritually fasting to death. He is the Acharya (spiritual leader) of the Digambara Jain community; now, after thirty-five years as a mendicant, he is attaining his mortal end in the holy manner prescribed by the great Mahavira almost 2,500 years earlier. From August 14 until September 7 he takes only water; then, unable to drink without help, he ceases even that. At last, fully conscious and chanting the Jain a litany, he dies in the early morning of September 18. The holiness and propriety of his life and of the manner of his death are widely known and admired by Jainas throughout India.{{sfn\|Jaini\|1998\|p=1}}\|[[Padmanabh Jaini\|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]\|source=}}

	==His lineage (parampara)==		==His lineage (parampara)==
	He had handed over the leadership to the next Acharya Virasagar (1955–1957). He was followed by, in sequence, Acharya Shivasagar (1957–1969), Dharmasagar (1969–1987), Ajitasagar (1987–1990) and then Vardhamansagar (since 1990) who currently leads his sangha. There are numerous Digambar Jain monks who belong to this tradition.<ref> Fluegel, Peter [ed.]. Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues. London: Routledge, 2006, pp. 312–398</ref> Acharya [[Gyansagar]], the guru of [[Acharya Vidyasagar]], was initiated by Acharya Shivasagar.~~{{fact\|date=July 2020}}~~		He had handed over the leadership to the next Acharya Virasagar (1955–1957). He was followed by, in sequence, Acharya Shivasagar (1957–1969), Dharmasagar (1969–1987), Ajitasagar (1987–1990) and then Vardhamansagar (since 1990) who currently leads his sangha. There are numerous Digambar Jain monks who belong to this tradition.<ref>Fluegel, Peter [ed.]. Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues. London: Routledge, 2006, pp. 312–398</ref> Acharya [[Gyansagar]], the guru of [[Acharya Vidyasagar]], was initiated by Acharya Shivasagar.<ref>[https://www.patrika.com/bhopal-news/know-how-vidyasagarji-s-childhood-was-spent-7131640/ एक करवट सोते हैं आचार्य, पीते हैं अंजुली भर जल, Patrika Bhopal, Oct 20, 2021]</ref>

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{{Infobox religious biography
| honorific-prefix = ''Charitra Chakravartin [[Acharya (Jain)|Acharya]] Shri''
| honorific-suffix = ''Ji Maharaj''
| image = Acharya Shantisagar.jpg
| caption = ''Acharya'' Shantisagar
| religion = [[Jainism]]
| sect = ''[[Digambara]]''
| birth_name = Satgauda
| birth_date = 23 July 1872
| birth_place = [[Bhoj]], [[Belgaum district]] [[Karnataka]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1955|09|18|1872}} (Samadhi-maran)
| cremation_place = [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Maharashtra]]
| father = Bhimagauda Patil
| mother = Satyavati
| initiation_date2 = 1915
| initiator = Devendrakirti
| initiation_place = [[Yarnal]]
| initiation_date = 1919
| successor = Virasagar
| initiated = Virasagar, Nemisagar
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{{Jainism}}
'''Acharya Shri Shantisagar''' (1872–1955) was an [[India]]n [[monk]] of the [[Digambara]] school of the [[Jainism|Jain]] faith. He was the first [[Acharya (Jainism)|Acharya]] (preceptor) and a leader of his [[sect]] in the 20th century. Shantisagar revived the teaching and practice of traditional [[Digambara]] practices in [[North India]]. He was lustrated as a kshullaka into the Sangha (holy order) by Devappa (Devakirti) Swami. He took his ailaka (religious vows) before an image of the Tirthankara Neminatha. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni (monk) of the Digambara sect of Jainism. In 1922, at Yarnal village, Belgaum district, Karnataka, he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").

==Early life==
Shantisagar ji were born in 1872{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=55}} near Bhoj village, [[Belgaum district|Belgavi district]] [[Karnataka]], [[India]].{{sfn|Dundas|2002|p=185}} His father either worked as a farmer{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=56}} or was employed in the clothing business.{{sfn|Desjarlais|Eisenberg|1996|p=82}} At age eighteen, having read religious texts and undergone several pilgrimages,{{sfn|Dundas|2002|p=185}} Shantisagar Ji decided to dedicate his life to a [[religious order]].

Shantisagar Ji's parents died in 1912. He then traveled to the Jain holy place, [[Shravanabelagola]], a town in [[Hassan district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. In 1918, whilst in [[Shravanabelagola]], Shantisagar Ji was [[lustration|lustrated]] as a kshullaka into the [[Sangha (Jainism)|Sangha]] (holy order) by Devappa (Devakirti) Swami.{{sfn|Desjarlais|Eisenberg|1996|p=82}} He took his ailaka (religious vows) before an image of the [[Tirthankara]] [[Neminatha]]. In about 1920, Shantisagar became a full muni ([[monk]]) of the [[Digambara]] sect of [[Jainism]].{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=56}} In 1922, at [[Yarnal]] village, [[Belgaum district]], [[Karnataka]], he was given the name "Shanti Sagara" ("Ocean of Peace").{{sfn|Dundas|2002|p=185}}{{sfn|Desjarlais|Eisenberg|1996|p=82}}

He preached the principles of Jainism in various parts of [[India]] and became an [[Acharya (Jainism)|Acharya]].{{sfn|Dundas|2002|p=185}} His disciples also called him "Charitra Chakravarti" ("Emperor of good character").{{sfn|Desjarlais|Eisenberg|1996|p=82}} He has also been called "muniraj" ("King among Ascetics"), and "silasindhi" ("Ocean of Observances").{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=56}}

He began a [[hunger strike]] to oppose restrictions imposed on Digambara monks by the [[British Raj]].{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=56}}

==His Vihara throughout India==
[[File:Jain Acharya Parampara.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Acharyas of the Shantisagar parampara, Virasagar, Shivsagar, Dharmsagar, Ajitsagar, Vardhmansagar, Posters at [[Paporaji]]]]

He was the first full Digambar monk and Acharya to wander throughout India. The wandering of a Jain monk is termed "Vihara" an old sramanic term.<ref>[The Jaina Path of Purification, Padmanabh S. Jaini, Motilal Banarsidass Publisher, 1998 p. 1]</ref> [[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes:
{{quote| Shantisagara has owned nothing, not even a loincloth, since 1920. He has wandered on foot over the length and breadth of India, receiving food offerings but once a day, and then with only his bare hands for a bowl; he has spoken little during daylight hours and not at all after sunset.{{sfn|Jaini|1998|p=1}}|[[Padmanabh Jaini|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]}}

Acharya Shantisagar took last breath on 18 September 1955 at 6:50 am at [[Kunthalgiri]], [[Osmanabad district]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].{{sfn|Desjarlais|Eisenberg|1996|p=82}}{{sfn|Natubhai Shah|2004|p=55-56}}

Based on the accounts given by Sumeruchandra Diwakar<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> and Dharmachanda Shastri,<ref>Br. Dharmachanda Shastri, Ed., Charitra Chakravarti, 1989</ref> Shantisagar was born in 1872 to Bhimagauda Patil and Satyavati at Bhoj Village in Belgavi dist., [[Karnataka]], India.{{sfn|Dundas|2002|p=185}} His birth name was Satgauda. He was married at the age of nine. His wife died six months after the marriage. In 1905, he made a pilgrimage to [[Sammed Shikhar|Sammed Shikharji]] accompanied by his sister.<ref name="Diwakar2006" />

In 1925, Shantisagar was present in Kumbhoj township. He attended the [[Mahamastakabhisheka]] (grand consecration) at [[Shravanbelgola]], [[Karnataka]]. In 1926, he visited [[Nanded]] city, [[Maharashtra]]. In 1927, he visited Bahubali, [[Maharashtra]] and then [[Nagpur]] which was then the capital of the Central provinces. Shantisagar then travelled in east India. He had a [[Panchakalyanaka]] blessing at Sammed Shikhar, [[Bihar]], a [[Jainism|Jain]] pilgrimage site. He also travelled to [[Champapur]] and Pavapur.

In 1928, Shantisagar visited central India.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> He visited towns including Katni in [[Madhya Pradesh]] state, [[Jabalpur]], [[Sleemanabad]], [[Nohta]], [[Kundalpur]] and [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]]. In [[Dronagir]], Shantisagar encountered a [[tiger]]. By 1929, Shantisagar was in [[Lalitpur, India|Lalitpur]]. In [[Sonagir]], four ailaks (researchers). By 1929, Shantisagar was visiting [[Gwalior]] and [[Morena|Murena]].

Shantisagar travelled to north India.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> In Rajakheda, [[Uttar Pradesh]], Shantisagar was attacked by a violent crowd. Shantisagar visited [[Agra]], [[Hastinapur]] and [[Firozabad]]. In 1930, Shantisagar visited [[Mathura]] and received a blessing. Shantisagar's presence in [[Delhi]] in 1931 is marked by a memorial at [[Lal Mandir]].

In the 1930s, Shantisagar travelled through Western India.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> He visited the [[Shri Mahaveer Ji temple]], a [[Jainism|Jain]] pilgrimage site. Shantisagar visited [[Jaipur]] in 1932, [[Byavur]] in 1933, [[Udaipur]] in 1934, Goral in [[Gujarat]] in 1935, [[Pratapgarh, Rajasthan|Pratapgarh]] in 1936 and [[Gajpantha]] in [[Maharashtra]] in 1937. Around this time, ''Shri Shantisagar Charitr'' was written by Muni Kunthusagar in [[Sanskrit]] and in [[Gajpantha]], Shantisagar was given the title, "Charitra Chakravarti". In 1938, Shantisagar visited [[Baramati]], [[Indore]] city in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. In 1939, he visited [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]].

In the 1940s, Shantisagar travelled through [[Maharashtra]] state.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> He visited [[Goral]] in 1940, [[Akluj]] in 1941, [[Korochi]] in 1942, Digraj in 1943, [[Kunthalgiri]] in 1944, [[Phaltan]] in 1945, and [[Kavalana]] in 1946. Then in 1947, at the time of [[Partition of India|Partition]], Shantisagar was in [[Sholapur]]. In a miracle, in Shantisagar's presence, a [[muteness|mute]] young man began to speak. In 1948, Shantisagar was in [[Phaltan]]. He was in [[Kavlana]] in 1949.

In the 1950s, Shantisagar continued to travel in [[Maharashtra]] state. He was in [[Gajpantha]] in 1950, [[Baramati]] in 1951, [[Lonand]] in 1952, and [[Kunthalgiri]] in 1953. In 1953, Sumeruchandra Diwakar's book, ''Charitra Chakravarti'' was published. In 1954, there was preservation of the Dhavala books.{{clarify|date=June 2017}}

== Sallekhana Or Samadhi ==
In 1955, Shantisagar arrived in Kunthalgiri town.<ref name="Diwakar2006" /> On 18 September 1955, he completed the practice of [[Sallekhana]], a gradual reducing of intake of fluid and food leading to death. Sumeruchandra Diwakar, Bhattarakas Lakshmisen and Jinasen arrived in the town. Acharya Shantisagar attained utkrushta samadhimaran after the 35th / 36th day of fasting. The title of Acharya pada (teacher of philosophy) was awarded to Muni Virasagar.

[[Padmanabh Jaini]] writes about his Sallekhana:
{{quote|It is 23 August, 1955. On the holy mount of Kunthalagiri, in the state of Maharashtra in India, a man of great soul called Shantisagara (Ocean of peace) is ritually fasting to death. He is the Acharya (spiritual leader) of the Digambara Jain community; now, after thirty-five years as a mendicant, he is attaining his mortal end in the holy manner prescribed by the great Mahavira almost 2,500 years earlier. From August 14 until September 7 he takes only water; then, unable to drink without help, he ceases even that. At last, fully conscious and chanting the Jain a litany, he dies in the early morning of September 18. The holiness and propriety of his life and of the manner of his death are widely known and admired by Jainas throughout India.{{sfn|Jaini|1998|p=1}}|[[Padmanabh Jaini|Padmanabh S. Jaini]]|source=}}

==His lineage (parampara)==
He had handed over the leadership to the next Acharya Virasagar (1955–1957). He was followed by, in sequence, Acharya Shivasagar (1957–1969), Dharmasagar (1969–1987), Ajitasagar (1987–1990) and then Vardhamansagar (since 1990) who currently leads his sangha. There are numerous Digambar Jain monks who belong to this tradition.<ref> Fluegel, Peter [ed.]. Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues. London: Routledge, 2006, pp. 312–398</ref> Acharya [[Gyansagar]], the guru of [[Acharya Vidyasagar]], was initiated by Acharya Shivasagar.{{fact|date=July 2020}}

==Acharya Shantisagar Chhani==
Acharya Shantisagar is sometimes termed Acharya Shantisagar (Dakshin) to contrast him with Acharya Shantisagar "Chhani" (North) (1888–1944).
<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=NY7XAAAAMAAJ&q=%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF+%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0++%E0%A4%9B%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A3%E0%A5%80&dq=%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF+%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0++%E0%A4%9B%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A3%E0%A5%80&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-0JC1h-ndAhUK44MKHTZFAFEQ6AEILDAA Praśamamūrti Ācārya Śāntisāgara Chāṇī smr̥ti grantha, Kastoor Chand Kasliwal, Ācārya Śāntisāgara Chāṇī Granthamālā, 1998]</ref>
Chhani is a district in Udaipur. They were thus contemporary.<ref>[https://vidyasagar.guru/pravachan/sankalan/guruon-ke-guru-acharya-shantisaagar/ चारित्र चक्रवतीं आचार्य श्री १०८ शान्तिसागर जी महाराज की ८२ वीं पुण्य तिथि पर परम पूज्य आचार्य प्रवर श्री विद्यासागरजी महाराज का उपदेश, 17 November 2017]</ref> Modern [[Acharya Gyansagar]] (born 1957) was initially initiated by Acharya Vidyasagar as a Kashullaka, later he was initiated as a full Digambar Muni by Acharya Sumatisagar belonging to the lineage of Acharya Shantisagar Chhani.<ref>[http://www.jinaagamsaar.com/path/granth/digambar_jain_sadhu_parichaya.pdf दिगंबर जैन साधु परिचय, Dharmachandra Shastri, Acharya Dharmashurta Granthmala, 1985]</ref>

Contemporary to both of them, there was a third Jain Muni Aadisagar Ankalikar (1809–1887). Late Acharya Vimalsagar, belonged to his lineage.<ref>[http://www.jinaagamsaar.com/aacharya/vimalsagar.php आचार्य श्री १०८ विमल सागर जी महाराज]</ref><ref>[https://www.academia.edu/6655691/Demographic_Trends_in_Jaina_Monasticism Flügel, Peter, (ed.), Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Disputes and Dialogues. London and New York: Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), 2006, pp. 312–398. (Routledge Advances in Jaina Studies)]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Bhadrabahu]]
*[[Kundakunda]]

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