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DeutschList of Digambara Jain ascetics
This is a list of the ascetics belonging to the Digambara sect of Jainism. These ascetics are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general.
Common Era
[edit]- Acharya Kundakunda, 1st century CE[1]
- Acharya Akalanka, c. 8th century, known for his works on Jain logic.
- Bhutabali
- Pushpadanta
- Aparajita
- Ilango Adigal[2]
- Jinasena, preceptor of the Rashtrakuta rulers, 800–880
- Kumudchandra
- Nemichandra
- Pujyapada
- Virasena, 790–825
Modern Era (20th century onwards)
[edit]- Acharya Shantisagar, 1872–1955
- Jinendra Varni
- Acharya Gyansagar, 1891–1973
- Kshullak Ganeshprasad Varni, 1874–1961
- Acharya Deshbhushan, 1905–1987
- Acharya Aryanandi, 1907–2000
- Aryika Gyanmati
- Acharya Vidyasagar, 1946–2024
- Muni Tarunsagar, 1967–2018
Notes
[edit]- ^ Jain 2012, p. v.
- ^ Lal, Mohan (2006). The Encyclopedia of Indian Literature (Volume five: Sasay to Zorgot). Sahitya Akademi. p. 4098. ISBN 8126012218.
References
[edit]- Jain, Vijay K. (2012), Acharya Kundkund's Samayasara, Vikalp Printers, ISBN 978-81-903639-3-8
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