Ratnasundarsuri, Jain Monk
Jain Monk

Ratnasundarsuri

Born 5 January 1948 · verify

Founded the Vardhaman Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh promoting Jain values and social reform.

Ratnasundarsuri is an Indian Jain monk, activist and Gujarati language writer. He is well known for his lectures on spirituality and social issues.

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Ratnasundarsuri holds the Golden Book of World Records for writing more than 300 books in Gujarati alone, many of which have been translated into Braille for the visually impaired.

The Story

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In 1967, Ratnasundarsuri took Diksha under Bhuvanbhanusuri in Gujarat, beginning his austere monastic life barefoot and without electric appliances, setting the stage for his relentless travels across India on foot.
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🌟 By 1996, he was honored with the title of Acharya, recognizing his authority in Jain monastic hierarchy and his expanding influence through lectures on spirituality and social reform.
3Between 2006 and 2010, he lived in Delhi, using this period to deepen his activism, including launching a 2011 petition to ban meat exports, highlighting his commitment to non-violence beyond religious boundaries.
4📚 Ratnasundarsuri has authored over 500 books, notably "Lakhi Rakho Aras Ni Takati Par," which has been translated into 20 languages, including French and German, a rare feat for a Jain monk’s literary work.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Bhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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In 2011, Ratnasundarsuri petitioned the Indian government to ban meat exports, linking Jain non-violence principles to national economic policies.

📸 Through the Years

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Birth
Birth in Depla near Palitana
Born as Rajni to Dalichand and Champaben in Gujarat village Depla near Palitana.
1948
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Career
Diksha under Bhuvanbhanusuri
Initiated into asceticism, adopting strict Jain monastic rules including barefoot travel and fasting after sunset.
1967
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Career
Conferred title Acharya
Recognized as Acharya, marking leadership status within Jain monastic community.
1996
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Career
Residency in Delhi
Spent four years in Delhi, intensifying social activism and public outreach.
2006
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Petition to ban meat export
Filed petition aiming to stop India’s meat export trade aligning with Jain non-violence.
2011
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Petition against sex education
Filed petition in Rajya Sabha to ban sex education and online pornography, sparking national debate.
2013
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Award
Awarded Padma Bhushan
Received Padma Bhushan for contributions to spirituality by Government of India.
2017
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👤PERSONAL

Ratnasundarsuri does not eat or drink water between sunset and sunrise, a strict practice he has maintained since his 1967 Diksha initiation.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

His most acclaimed book, 'Lakhi Rakho Aras Ni Takati Par,' has been translated into 20 languages, including French and German, unusual for Jain monastic literature.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Despite his ascetic lifestyle, Ratnasundarsuri’s books have circulated over 7 million copies nationally, reaching audiences beyond Jain communities.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Ratnasundarsuri's prolific writings and activism have brought Jain principles into contemporary social discourse, influencing debates on vegetarianism, education, and media ethics in India. His petitions to the Rajya Sabha and widespread television lectures have connected ancient Jain philosophy with modern societal challenges, inspiring both religious and secular audiences. Institutions across India distribute his translated books, expanding Jain spiritual literature’s reach beyond traditional boundaries.

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