This is a list of the ascetics belonging to the Digambara sect of Jainism. These ascetics are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general.
Common era[edit | edit source]
- Acharya Kundakunda, 1st century CE[1]
- Acharya Akalanka, c. 8th century, known for his works on Jain logic.
- Bhutabali
- Pushpadanta
- Aparajita
- Ilango Adigal[2]
- Jinasena, preceptor of the Rashtrakuta rulers, 800–880
- Kumudchandra
- Nemichandra
- Pujyapada
- Virasena, 790–825
Modern era (20th century onwards)[edit | edit source]
- Acharya Shantisagar, 1872–1955
- Jinendra Varni
- Acharya Gyansagar, 1891–1973
- Kshullak Ganeshprasad Varni, 1874–1961
- Acharya Deshbhushan, 1905–1987
- Acharya Aryanandi, 1907–2000
- Aryika Gyanmati
- Acharya Vidyasagar, 1946–2024
- Muni Tarunsagar, 1967–2018
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jain 2012, p. v.
- ↑ Lal, Mohan (2006). The Encyclopedia of Indian Literature (Volume five: Sasay to Zorgot). Sahitya Akademi. p. 4098. ISBN 8126012218.
References[edit | edit source]
- Jain, Vijay K. (2012), Acharya Kundkund's Samayasara, Vikalp Printers, ISBN 978-81-903639-3-8
