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An erudite scholar of Jain Agams, a reputed critic of Indian and Western Philosophty, a co-ordinator of Science and Spiritualism and a sincere disciple of Acharya Shree Tulsi, is Acharya Mahaprajna, Known previously as Muni Nathmalji and Yuvacharya, the successor to Acharyashri Tulsi. He possesses an extraordinary genius and minute insight as will as intuition. Extreme gentleness and complete dedication are the important traits of his singular personality.
His outstanding intelligence is a matter of surprise even for intelligentsia. He is a treasure-house of infinite knowledge. This is why he is popularly known as a "mobile encyclopedia". The eminent poet Ramdharisingh Dinkar used to designate him as the "Second Vivekanand of India" Whenever he reveals the secrets of the Jain Agamas or the Indian or Western Philosophy, his clarity of thought and lucid interpretation make the audience spell-bound.
He is a resplendent constellation in the galaxy of Indian Philosophers. He is an impromptu poet, eloquent orator and an acknowleged author. Original thinking characterizes his writings. More than one hundred and fifty books on Philosophy, Literature, Yoga and Religion have been so far penned by him in Hindi and Sanskrit. Acharya Mahaprajna is a great Sadhakapractitioner of meditation. The credit of discovering the lost links of the Jain Way of Meditation goes to him. Preksha Dhyana is the outcome of his long practical research in the field of Jain Meditation
This noble soul and great thinker was born in 1921 at Tamkor, a small village in Rajasthan (India). At. 10, he became a monk. Under the able guidance of Acharya Shree Tulsi, he got his education and proved himself as an ardent disciple. On several occasions, he was honoured in recognition of his extraordinary scholarship and outstanding contribution to the organisational affairs. At 59, he was appointed the successor-designate by Acharya Shree Tulsi, and at 73, was awarded the Acharyaship.