Maharashtra witnessed a historic spiritual moment on
23 November, as 59 Mumukshus received the auspicious Muhurat for Collective
Diksha for the first time in the state. The grand ceremony was held in the
divine presence of Jain Acharya Somsoondersurisji, Shreyansprabhsurisji, and
Yogatilaksurisji. More than 200 Shraman Bhagwants and 500+ Shramani Bhagwants
graced the occasion.
Over 5,000 devotees gathered inside a massive 14,000
sq. ft. pandal, with several dignitaries including Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Bharat
Shah, along with many guests, marking their presence. The event was sponsored
by renowned philanthropist Shri Babulalji Mishrimalji Bhansali.
The 5-day Diksha Ceremony will be organised from 4
February 2026 to 8 February 2026 in Borivali (West), Mumbai, by the
organisation Adhyatma Parivar. The Mumukshus have come from Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and even from the United
States. Among them are 18 men and 41 women, all inspired by the teachings and
spiritual guidance of Acharya Yogatilaksurisji.
The youngest among them is 7-year-old Tahtiben
Sameerbhai Shah, while the oldest Mumukshu is 70-year-old Harkchandji Bachraji
Bhansali, a stainless-steel businessman. More than 15 highly educated
youngsters, including NRI seekers, have also chosen to renounce worldly
life—among them are Sujataben Rajanbhai Vohra (66 years, USA) and Sangeetaben
Sanjaybhai Shah (63 years). From Raipur, members of a single family—Ashishbhai,
Aryanbhai, Ayushbhai (14 years) and Rituben—will take Diksha. Other notable
names include Harshilbhai (Mumbai CA), Jainambhai (IT Engineer, Mumbai), and
Sakshiben (PhD Physics, Hinganghat, Nagpur).
Acharya Yogatilaksurisji holds a uniquely revered
place in the Jain community. He is the only Jain Acharya to have bestowed over
350 Dikshas in the past 10 years, and currently has more than 100 disciples,
considered an extraordinary accomplishment in Jain Dharma.
With the presence of Mumukshus from various Indian
states and the USA, thousands of devotees, and highly respected Jain Acharyas,
this collective Diksha Muhurat became a moment of pride, devotion, and
spiritual radiance for the entire Jain community.
