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An erudite scholar of Jain Agamas, a reputed critic of Indian and Western philosophy, a coordinator of science and spiritualism and a sincere disciple of Acharya Shree Tulsi is Acharya Mahaprajna, known previously as Muni Nathmalji and Yuvacharya. He is the successor to Acharya Shree Tulsi. He posses an extraordinary genius and minute insight as well 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 the intelligentsia. He is a treasure-house of infinite knowledge. This is why he is popularly known as a “mobile encyclopaedia" 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 hold the audience spell-bound. He is a resplendent constellation in the galaxy of Indian philosophers. He is an impromptu poet, eloquent orator and an acknowledged author. Original thinking characterizes his writings. More than 150 books on philosophy, literature, yoga and religion have been so far penned by him in Hindi and Sanskrit Acharya Mahaprajna is a great Sadhaka-a practitioner of meditation. The credit of discovering the lost links of the Jain Way of Meditation goes to him. Preksha Dhvan is the outcome of his long practical research into 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 acquired 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 he Acharyaship.
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