Reforms
In Samvat 1942 (1886 AD), Shri Vijayanand Suri Ji Maharaj was bestowed with the title of Acharya at Palitana after a gap of 262 yers. Shri Atmaramji was followed by Acharya Vijay Vallabh Suri who spread the teachings of Lord Mahavira and carried forward the good work done by Shri Atmaramji especially on spread of education amongst Jains and relentless work on the Panchamrat of - Sewa (Service), Sangathan (Education), Shiksha (Education), Sadharmik Utakarsh (upliftment of co-brethren)and Sahitya Prakashan (Printing & Spread of Jain Literature).After Acharya Vijay Vallabh Suri, Acharya Vijay Samudra Suri was appointed as his Patdhar who was then followed by Acharya Vijay Inderdin Suri. Currently, Acharya Nityanand Suri is the head the of monks and nuns belonging to Atam - Vallabh Samudai. Besides, there were other Acharyas who also were disciples of Guru Atam and amongst them, currently Shri Prem Suriji samuday has nearly 1000 Sadhu maharaj. Shri Ramchadra Suri ji M and Shri BhuvanBhanu Suriji M are prominent group among PremSuriji M. this group covers nearly 66% of total Tapagachchha.
Today near 60% of monks and nuns are disciples & followers of Atmaramji Maharaja who was during his lifetime, acknowledged as the highest authority on Jainism and mention to this effect is found in World Parliament of Religions in Britain as well.
He was responsible for reviving the wandering orders among the Svetambara monks. As a result of this reform, most Svetambara Jain monks today belong to the Tapa gachchha.
68th Jain acharya of the Svetambara Tristutik order, Acharya Rajendrasuri, reformed and simplified the Jain yati/monk institution. He opposed worship of other gods and goddesses aside from the Tirthankaras.
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