Popular Jain Monk Tarun Sagar passed away at the age of 51 after prolonged illness on Saturday at Radhapuri Temple in Delhi. The monk, who was suffering from jaundice and other ailments, breathed his last at around 3 am. His last rites will be performed at Tarun Sagar Dham in Modinagar in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday evening.
Tarun Sagar was admitted to a private hospital this week as his condition worsened due to jaundice. Over the last few days, the monk had denied further treatment and had stopped taking medicines.
Shocked and pained to know about the sudden demise of MuniShri Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj.
His teachings on humanity and great contribution for the society will always be remembered.
My deepest condolences to Jain community and his lakhs of disciples and followers across the globe !
Saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Muni Tarun Sagar ji Maharaj. He had devoted his entire life for the welfare of the society. In him, we have lost a noble preacher of peace and humanity. My deepest condolences with his countless followers in this hour of grief.
Pained to hear the sad demise of Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj. His teachings and ideals will always inspire humanity.
Tarun Sagar, a monk of the Digambar sect, has a huge following in the Jain community. Born as Pawan Kumar Jain on June 26, 1967 in Dahoh district of Madhya Pradesh, Tarun Sagar chose to live the life of a monk at the age of 13 after getting inspired by sermons of popular monk Acharya Pushpdant Sagar. Tarun Sagar sermons and lectures ‘Kadve Pravachan’ are widely heard and and followed by his followers.