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Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj, honored as Krantikari Rashtrasant, was a Digambar Jain Muni renowned for his "Kadve Pravachan" (bitter/blunt discourses) that spoke hard truths to sweeten life. He was the first Jain Monk to address the Indian Army and the nation from the Red Fort, bridging religion and society.
क्रांतिकारी राष्ट्रसंत मुनिश्री तरुण सागर जी महाराज
The saint who spoke the "Bitter Truth" (Kadve Pravachan) to sweeten life. He was a revolutionary voice in Jainism, bridging the gap between religion and society.
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Known as a Digambar Muni (Sky-clad monk), he was famous for walking across the length and breadth of India to spread the message of peace and non-violence.
Muni Tarun Sagar Ji was not just a monk, but a national phenomenon.
The first saint in India's history to address the nation from the ramparts of the historical Red Fort in Delhi.
The first saint to address the Indian Army and receive the prestigious Guard of Honour.
His program "Mahavir Vani" was broadcast on Zee TV & other channels to 122 countries.
Accorded "State Guest" status by Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Protected with Z-Plus Security.
His sermons were titled "Kadve Pravachan" because he spoke the harsh truths about society, politics, and corruption without sugar-coating. His books titled the same have been published in six different languages.
"If you are not happy with what you have, you will never be happy with what you get."
"सम्पत्ति बड़ी नहीं होती, 'सन्तुष्टि' बड़ी होती है।"
Literary Contribution: He also published the monthly magazine "Ahimsa Mahakumbh".
A single message each day of Paryushan — the day's dharma, its meaning, and a thought to carry with you. Nothing else, and nothing after the festival ends.