By: Lalit Garg
Women over the years have presented a strong phase in the field of spirituality and created ideal definitions of life. Such is the name of a great personality, a spiritual master, energy, committed to the highest traditions, rites, and values of spirituality – Sadhvipramukha Vishrutavibhaji. The main Terapanth sect of Jainism and its current Acharya Mahashraman chose his 49th initiation day to declare a new Sadhvipramukh on the post vacant from the demise of Sadhvipramukha Kanakaprabhaji. He has created a historical event not only in Terapanth society but in the entire spiritual world by declaring Sadhvipramukh nomination day on this occasion and declaring Chief Sadhvi Vishrutvibhaji as the 9th Sadhvipramukha of Terapanth Dharmasangh. An unprecedented event took place in the history of Terapanth society when Sadhvi Vishrutvibha as Sadhvipramukha has been given the great responsibility of meeting more than 550-600 Sadhvis and Samanis (female devotees) were there for the proper development of women’s society.
Sadhvipramukh is the one who gives the right direction to women’s society, Sadhvi and Samani community, establishes new dimensions and all these qualities are easily present in Sadhvipramukha Vishrutavibha. They are a symbol of sacrifice, penance, brilliance, intellectuality, and management skills, which are synonymous with their talent and effort. The women of this new era are not only house leader; she is educated, spiritual, and do their best in all fields of life. Women have also made a special contribution to the field of religion and for that the contribution of Sadhvipramukhas in Terapanth is unforgettable.
It is the good fortune of Terapanth Sangh that in the form of Sadhvipramukh, got such a Sadhvivara, whose personality is not only full of ideal standards like intellectual and studious but whose nature is industriousness, conscientiousness, service spirit, the fervour of devotion towards Guru and society. Acharya Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragya, and Acharya Mahashramana – By passing on the strict criteria of three Acharyas, you have not only acquired experience, and maturity but have also earned fruitful successes through your style of work and dedication.
Sadhvipramukha Vishrutvibha has not only crossed hundreds of Sadhvis in terms of position but she has been seen standing on the front line at every stage of all-around development and success. The reason for this is that she is a firm believer, devoted and determined to the principles and beliefs established by the Acharyas. She is such an extraordinary achievement of the Terapanth Dharmasangh, which is not possible for everyone to reach. She is the epitome of gentleness, cleanliness, tolerance, creativity, devotion, dedication, vitality, and positive thinking. Staying undisturbed, she has set great destinations of success through her well-planned and continuous effort. The one who explodes his power certainly travels through the wings of consciousness to the infinite sky. Touches new horizons of success. Seeing the life, personality, character, and leadership of Sadhvipramukha Vishrutvibhaji from any angle, at any moment, seems like a lighthouse. The intense light emanating from it is ripping through the dense blackness and reaching far and wide and is creating a bright future giving new vision and new direction to many.
Sadhvipramukha Vishrutvibhaji was born on 27 November 1957 in the famous Modi family of Ladnun town, the capital of Terapanth. Her worldly father’s name was Janvari Malji and mother’s name was Bhanwari Devi. Growing up in a family full of eight brothers and five sisters, there was less playfulness and more seriousness in your life.
Acharya Tulsi, the ninth superintendent of Terapanth, introduced the Saman category in the year 1980, on 19 December 1980; one of the six Mumukshu sisters who were initiated for the first time was Mumukshu Savita. Your new name is Samani Smitpragya. She got the opportunity to travel abroad for the first time in the Saman class and even after that many times she got the opportunity to visit many countries. Some of the names of those countries are as follows – America, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, England, Bangkok, Canada, Holland, Hong Kong, etc. For 12 years in the Saman category, you studied, did spiritual practice, operated the arrangements, travelled around the country and abroad, and tried to live every moment of life with joy. You climbed the ranks on 18 October 1992. Acharya accepted the initiation of Sadhvi from Shrimukh of Tulsi. On the day of Kartik Krishna Saptami, twenty-one grand souls accepted sainthood. Acharya Tulsi named Samani Smitpragya – Sadhvi Vishrutavibha.
The personality of Sadhvipramukha Vishrutavibha is radiant. She is receptive, wherever she sees something transcendent; she takes it and enriches them. It is said that if the eyes are open, then the whole life is a school – one who has the yearning to learn learns from each person and every incident. For one who has this art, it is not impossible to acquire or learn anything. Emerson said – “Every person whom I meet is superior to me in some way or the other, and that is where I learn from him.”
Lokaah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu is one of the main mantras of Sanatan Dharma, which means, May all beings of this world be happy and peaceful. Sadhvipramukha Vishrutvibha has made the spirit of this mantra the goal of her life. She desires to remove the darkness in front of humanity by becoming an ally in furthering the human welfare works of Acharya Mahashraman. ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ – Lead me from darkness to light. The journey of light is the eternal aspiration of man. The purpose of this journey is the search for light. Light comes to those who seek it. Some personalities are sources of light. She is self-illumined and continuously distributes light to others. There is a powerful aura around the Sadhvipramukha Vishrutavibha. Her whole life is exposed to intense restraint, devotion, and self-realization. Her conscience, which is lit by self-light, is capable of giving light to many. Her contemplation, speech, conduct, creation, address, service – all these are such open airs, from which the light rays keep erupting continuously and are obliging the entire human race. Her life is embodied in the three strong pillars of knowledge, philosophy, and character. Her inner personality is a thousand times purer and purer than his outer personality and is alluring and magnetic. She is a personality builder, the spiritual and cultural consciousness of India is reflected in his thoughts.
Sadhvipramukha Vishrutvibha is a name that lives on the role of philosophy of life according to the principles of Lord Mahavira. This saintly consciousness has given a meaningful identity to the time, energy, labour, and thinking by devoting itself to the cause of the entire mankind. Despite being tied to a particular sect, your unrestricted work has given the right direction to the entire nation in the direction of human unity, communal harmony, nationalism, and altruism. This unique personality, confined in the whiteness of pure purity, seems as if purity itself has come down to earth. His ideas are awakened with time, objectives remain in motion, principles become practices and resolutions reach the end.
Sadhvipramukha Vishrutavibha has a wealth of knowledge in various subjects. There is power in her speech and writing. Having the administrative ability, have leadership ability, she is a strong powerhouse. They are such an extraordinary achievement of Jain rule which is not possible for everyone to reach. They have drawn the indelible lines of their duty in the present day; they will be inscribed in golden letters in history. To liken his colossal personality with any simile is to make her personality limitless. All that can be said about them is that they are wonderful and, indescribable. One aspect of her many abilities and vast personality is the indwelling of a true seeker in her. Not only the entire Terapanth Dharmasangh-Jain society but the entire humanity feels proud of the inspirational Sadhviramukha Vishrut Vaibhav for such wonderful life and wonderful works. (The author is a writer, journalist, and columnist. He can be reached at lalitgarg11@gmail.com)