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India’s Notable Jain Monk, Spiritual Leader Tarun Sagar Dies at 51

India’s well known Jain monk, orator, and spiritual leader, Tarun Sagar, 51, died on Saturday (01) following a prolonged illness at Radhapurihi's Radhapuri Jain temple in Delhi, media reports said.

The monk had been suffering from jaundice and other diseases which ultimately caused for his death at 03.00 AM IST. Earlier, he had admitted to a local hospital for treatment.


Tarun Sagar had massive followers of his principles in the Jain and Hindu communities. His last rites are expected to be performed at Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh later in the day.

Following deteriorating health of the monk, he was admitted to a private hospital in Vaishali. A few days ago, Tarun Sagar expressed his desire to come to the Radhapuri Temple in Krishna Nagar where he breathed his last, according to a senior official at the Bhartiya Jain Milan, an all India Jain organisation.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on the demise of Tarun Sagar. He said, "deeply pained by the untimely demise of Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj. We will always remember him for his rich ideals, compassion and contribution to society. His noble teachings will continue to inspire people. My thoughts are with the Jain community and his countless disciples."

Indian president Ram Nath Kovind also expressed his displeasure over Muni Tarun Sagar’s demise. “Sad to hear of the passing of Jain Muni Shri Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj. Known for his "Kadve Parvachan", he spread the message of peace and non-violence in the society. Our country has lost a well-respected spiritual leader. My condolences to his countless followers,” president tweeted.

Tarun Sagar was born on June 26, 1967, at Dahoh district in Madhya Pradesh. He was popularly known for his preaching titled ‘Kadve Pravachan’. He decided to lead a life of a monk in the year 1981.

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