Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji
Context
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji on the occasion of the seer’s birth centenary today.
About Shri Mahapragyaji
Acharya Shri Mahapragya(14 June 1920 – 9 May 2010) was the tenth head of the Svetambar Terapanth order of Jainism.
Mahapragya was a saint, yogi, spiritual leader, philosopher, author, orator, and poet.
He began his life of religious reflection and development as a Jain monk at the age of ten.
Sattras in Assam
Political parties often go to different Sattras to seek the blessings of Sankardeva.
About Sattras:
Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam.
They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva(1449-1596).
Why were they established?
They were established to spread Sankardeva’s unique “worship through art” approach.
They are