PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Acharya Mahapragya on his birth centenary.

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Jain spiritual leader on the occasion of his birth centenary celebration.

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Jain spiritual leader on the occasion of his birth centenary celebration.Acharya Mahapragya, the Jain spiritual leader was the tenth head of the Svetambar Terapanth order of Jainism. Addressing the online celebration to mark the birth centenary of Acharya Mahapragya, PM Modi said that his life is an inspiration for all human beings. He taught the art of Yoga to free people from depression so that every individual could achieve a happy family to build a prosperous nation. PM expressed that his mantra of a healthy person, a healthy society, and a healthy economy is what everyone should follow at present times.

Acharya Shri Mahapragya was the tenth head of the Svetambar Terapanth order of Jainism. He had written over 300 books in various languages like Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, and English, co-authored a book with the former president late A.P.J.Abdul Kalam.