Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb is a Jain saint, a notable thinker and humanitarian. He is the founder of Parasdham, a socio-religious organization involved in extensive
work in the fields of humanity and spiritual elevation.
Param Gurudev’s research–based understanding about the science of the self and an effort to help
every individual explore the depths of inner purity; has touched hearts across the world. Leading
businessmen, political leaders and intellectuals feel blessed to seek his visionary guidance in their
respective spheres. His practical spirituality has inspired 48 youngsters, till date, to give up a lifestyle
of outward ambition and accept renunciation in the quest of Truth. He is best known for his sadhana
of Mahaprabhavak Shree Uvasaggahar Stotra.
Through his Lens, in his Words
A person does not become extraordinary by birth, but by perseverance. A phenomenal candid
conversation with Param Gurudev that mirrors his journey of creating a revolution.
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Questions
- Param Gurudev what motivated you to take vows of Jain Diksha at a young age of 21?
- What are your two strengths & weaknesses?
- How do you balance between discipline & perfection?
- Vision behind creating sankuls like Parasdham, Pawandham?
- Can you speak on the mistakes which were made while defining your path?
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The Search for GOD Within
In a world of more than seven and a half billion human beings, we meet countless individuals. But
sometimes, we need only ONE person, who can make us meet OURSELVES. Bhagwan Mahavir has
shared one phenomenal truth – every soul of this universe has the potential to become LIKE him, to
become God. It is Param Gurudev’s dream to help every soul become LIKE Mahavir and discover their
boundless inner purity.
The Search for GOD Within
In a world of more than seven and a half billion human beings, we meet countless individuals. But
sometimes, we need only ONE person, who can make us meet OURSELVES. Bhagwan Mahavir has
shared one phenomenal truth – every soul of this universe has the potential to become LIKE him, to
become God. It is Param Gurudev’s dream to help every soul become LIKE Mahavir and discover their
boundless inner purity.
A Man of Mantras
Mantras are a tool to cleanse the mind, eliminate negative frequencies and rejuvenate peace and positivity. A critical and life-threatening illness just a year into his ascetic life led Param Gurudev to discover Shree Uvasaggahar Stotra, a mantra dedicated to Bhagwan Parshwanath. Since then, he has mastered and actualized this Mantra with deep meditative practice. Countless individuals across the world recount experiences of how the positivity of this mantra sadhana has helped them overcome
critical obstacles as well as cure acute illnesses.
The Invisible Third Eye
Five senses can gauge one’s outer appearance. But, a third eye recognises aspects of an individual that
cannot be understood by the five senses. Guru is the one who perceives the visible and invisible traits
of any individual and recognises their root cause. These hidden traits and inborn natures have a
connection with the past and are laying a blueprint of our future. Param Gurudev makes a constant
effort to help seekers purify their nature in order to improve and transform their future.
Compassion in Action
Param Gurudev relentlessly strives to make a positive impact on the world around him, aspiring for the wellbeing of every living being. An astute visionary who has always been ahead of his time, his guidance has inspired several missions and initiatives that are catalysing social change in every sphere.
A Factory that Produces Virtues
The foundation of saiyam (Jain ascetic life) are the five great vows of ahimsa (non-violence), satya
(truth), achaurya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (celibacy) and aparigraha (non-possessiveness). A
true saint is the one whose mere presence becomes an inspiration for countless others to give up their
negative qualities and enhance their virtues. Param Gurudev’s staunch steadfastness in his own
saiyam vows, his mere aura, inspires one to nurture virtues like him and easily let go of any negative
qualities that they otherwise find it hard to eliminate.
Heights of Wisdom, Roots of Humility
Bhagwan Mahavir’s renunciation was not in the quest for happiness, it was a quest to discover the
reality of this universe. And it is his sarvagnata (absolute and faultless knowledge about every subject
of this world) that inspired Param Gurudev to adopt renunciation in the Jain tradition. Having attained
mastery of the scriptures with deep research and analysis, his words have the strength to resolve
every spoken and unspoken doubt in matters of spirituality and otherwise. And yet, the beauty of this
wisdom is that he remains a student for life, always expressing curiosity and a readiness to learn from
the smallest person he meets
The Guiding Light of Truth
Acquiring knowledge in the 21st century is relatively simple. But Guru Tatva is the one who ignites our
own dormant inner wisdom, our aatmagnan. Knowledge can enhance our intellect, but aatmagnan
opens up our vision. It makes us question, “Who am I? Why am I born here? Where was I before birth?
Where will I be after death? What is the purpose of everything that is happening with me?” Param
Gurudev’s awakened consciousness and self-awareness is an ignition to spark this curiosity, a chance
which every soul gets only 5 – 8 times in the endless cycle of time. All we need to ask ourselves is,
“What if, this is my eighth chance?”
