Bhai Maharaj

प्रशांतमूर्ति प. पु. विमल गच्छाधिपति, शासन प्रभावक, सरलमना, लोकसंत, विशाल हृदय सम्राट, जन जन के आस्था के केंद्र, श्री प्रधुम्नविमल सूरीश्वरजी म सा ( भाई महाराज )

He was born in 1964 AD and completed his fifty years during his Chaturmas in Amarsar-Sarat of Rajasthan. On this occasion, the Jain Sangh celebrated with a Swarnim Samvatsar ArdhaShatabdi (Golden Jubilee) Mahotsav.

He took Diksha at the tender age of 10 years and devoted himself to studies and meditation. In 1996 AD, he was given the Third Padvi amongst the Panch Parmeshthi, i.e. Acharya Padvi, making history. He has undertaken many tasks and religious events for the betterment of the Jain Shaasan and continues to achieve milestones.

He has been inclined towards Girnarji. With his inspiration and guidance, a huge Dharmashala, Jain Temple and Guru Mandir have been created at Girnarji. He has also completed many Chaturmas there. He has arranged a Samuhik Chaturmas at Girnarji, enabling many people of Vimal Gachha to pursue their spiritual well-being under his guidance and influence.

Jain Shaasan Prabhavak, SaumyaMoorti, Siddha Sadhak Acharya Shree Pradyumna Vimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb is the current GachhadhiPati of the historic and glorious VimalGachha. His simplicity and generous nature touch everyone’s heart. He is popularly known by the name Bhai-Maharaj. Anyone who comes into contact with him can easily recognize his personality and virtues.

Personal Details

Name

Acharya Shree PradhyumnaVimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb

Place of Birth

Jaitu (Jalore), Rajasthan

Date of Birth

9th December 1964

Tithi of Birth

Aso Sud 9th day of Vikram Samvat 2020

Name in Material World

Prabhulal

Gotra

Rudiya (RajPurohit)

Father’s Name

Shree UkChandji

Mother’s Name

Shreemati Vadlibai

Diksha Tithi

Magsar Sud 4th day of Vikram Samvat 2032

Place of Diksha

Shree Shatrunjay MahaTirth

Vadi Diksha Tithi

Vaishakh Sud 6th day of Vikram Samvat 2032

Diksha Guru

Acharya Shree ShantiVimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb

Muni Name

Shree PradhyumnaVimalji Maharaj Saheb

Short Name

Bhai-Maharaj

GachhadhiPati Tithi

23 May 1983 – Vaishakh Sud 12th day; completed 39 years as GachhadhiPati

Acharya Padvi

20th February 1996, Maha Sud 13th day at Mumbai

Tapasya

2 VarshiTap; doing Athhai Tap during Paryushan for the last 35 years

Special Knowledge

He knows Hindi, Gujarati, Marwadi, Sanskrut, Prakrut and other languages. He takes a special interest in Astronomy. His Gurudev, Shree ShantiVimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb, gave him special education in Astronomy and Mantra-Sadhna. He has also studied the principles of Jain Religion and the Aagams with Pujya Vidwan MuniPravar Shree JambuVijayji Maharaj Saheb at Shankheshwar, Adarniya, Patan, Dasana, Mandan and other places.

Spiritual Work & Contributions

• He has given Diksha to 21 souls till now.
• He has completed the installation of more than 100 Jain Temples and Guru Temples.
• He has travelled extensively for more than 60,000 kilometres across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra and other states.

The Jaituwala family organized the Diksha Mahotsav of Pujya Acharya Shree PradhyumnaVimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb with the inspiration and guidance of Param Pujya Acharya Shree ShantiVimal Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb.