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**Shri A. Shaan. Jinvaani Jirnoddharak Sanstha, Phaltanka**
**Brief Introduction**
Shreyahpadmavikasa Vasaramani, Syadvad Rakshamani, Sansarorag Darpag Garuda Mani, Bhavyaugha Chintamani, Ashantakshay Shanti Mukti Mahishi Simanta Muktamani, Shreemad Dev Shiromani Vijayate Shree Vardhamano Jina.
The entire Digambar Jain community is well acquainted with the life story and message of Acharya Shree Shantisagar Maharaj. Acharya Shree's life was full of penance and glory. During his lifetime, countless religious works were completed and various institutions were established. In his Samadhi-kal, he gave unique advice for the success of life according to his self-realization and Agam, guiding the world towards happiness and peace. This advice included two paths: the first, the path of self-reflection, and the second, the pure and accessible path of continuous Agam-raksha and knowledge-donation. The path of self-reflection is personal, yet studying Agam is essential for self-confidence before embarking on this path. To make Agam accessible to all, Acharya Shree inspired the provision of invaluable scriptures through his teachings from time to time. As a result, the Parampujya Charitra Chakravarti Shri 108 Acharya Shantisagar Digambar Jain Jinvaani Jirnoddharak Sanstha was born.
At this time, Acharya Shree learned that the most ancient and revered scriptures of the Digambar sect, Shri Shatkhandagam (Dhaval), Kasayapahuḍ (Jayadhaval), and Mahabhand (Maha Dhaval), were in the form of palm leaf manuscripts, available only in Moodbidri, and were deteriorating. One of these scriptures had lost five thousand verses, and the remaining leaves crumbled when touched. Upon learning this, Acharya Shree's heart was filled with sorrow, and the thought of how to protect this invaluable Agam treasure, so that these scriptures could remain safe for generations to come, constantly occupied his mind. He shared his desire with some prominent members of the community, suggesting that if these scriptures were engraved on copper plates, this priceless Shruti treasure would be preserved for ages. Accordingly, the "P.P. Cha. Cha. Shri 108 A. Shantisagar Di. Jain Jinvaani Jirnoddharak" Sanstha was established on the Paryushana festival of Veer Samvat 2470 at the holy site of Kunthalagiri.