Deshbhushan
Acharya Deshbhushan (Hindi: आचार्य देशभूषण) was a Digambara Jain Acharya of 20th century who composed and translated many Kannada scriptures to Hindi and Sanskrit. He initiated and elevated several Jain monks and nuns like Shwetpichhi Acharya Vidyananda ji and Gyanmati Mataji. He is renowned for his remarkable translations of Kannada scriptures to Sanskrit and Hindi. He is the first Digambara Acharya to visit and address the Indian Parliament in the year 1974 along with the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Acharya Shri Deshbhushan Ji Maharaj | |
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Acharya Shri Deshbhushan ji | |
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| Born | Balagauda 1905 |
| Died | 28 May 1987 (aged 81) |
| Religion | Jainism |
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| Sect | Digambara |
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| Successor | Acharya Vidyananda |
| Ascetics initiated | Acharya Vidyananda |
| Initiation | 1936 Kunthalgiri, Maharashtra by Acharya Jaikirti ji |
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