×

UPSC Courses

DNA banner

DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS

  • 20 June, 2020

  • 5 Min Read

Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji

Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji

Context

The Prime Minister paid tribute to Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji on the occasion of the seer’s birth centenary today.

About Shri Mahapragyaji

  • Acharya Shri Mahapragya(14 June 1920 – 9 May 2010) was the tenth head of the Svetambar Terapanth order of Jainism.
  • Mahapragya was a saint, yogi, spiritual leader, philosopher, author, orator, and poet.
  • He began his life of religious reflection and development as a Jain monk at the age of ten.
  • Mahapragya played a major role in the Anuvrat movement launched by his Guru Acharya Tulsi in 1949 and became the acknowledged leader of the movement in 1995.
  • Acharya Mahapragya formulated the well-organized Preksha meditation system in the 1970s and developed the "Science of Living" education system which is a practical approach for the balanced development of a student and his character building.
  • Acharya Shri has written over 300 books in Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, and English on subjects like spirituality, philosophy, psychology and economics.
  • “The Family and The Nation” which was written by Mahapragya Ji along with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ji.

Quotes of Shri Mahapragyaji (for Essay)

  1. “If you Leave ‘Me and Mine’ in Your Lives, then the Whole World Will Be Yours”.
  2. "Healthy person, healthy society, healthy economy"
  3. 'Soul is my God, sacrifice is my prayer, friendship is my devotion, moderation is my strength, and non-violence is my religion

Source: PIB


Anti-Defection Law in India

The Supreme Court of India recently gave a final three-week deadline to the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide pending disqualification petitions against defecting MLAs under the Anti-Defection Law. What is the Anti-Defection Law? The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the 52nd Amendment (1985), which added the Tenth Schedule to the

Rat-Hole Mining

A major disaster unfolded in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, when at least 18 workers died following an explosion in an illegally operating rat-hole coal mine. This incident highlights the continued prevalence of rat-hole mining despite bans imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court of India. Rat-hole mining is driven

India’s Aviation Sector

India’s aviation sector has grown rapidly, becoming a major economic success story. However, regulatory oversight has not evolved at the same pace. Data-driven monitoring of fares and market behavior is essential to ensure fair competition, prevent market abuse, and shift from reactive crisis management to proactive regulation. Challen

Federalism in India

Recently, a high-level committee on Union–State relations submitted its first report to the Government of Tamil Nadu. The report examines the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the Union and the States, highlighting ongoing debates regarding the balance between central authority and state autonomy. This discussion is clos

India–UAE Economic Partnership

The relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates has evolved from a traditional energy-based partnership into a comprehensive economic and strategic relationship. Over the years, strong political trust, growing trade, and expanding investments have transformed bilateral ties into a diversified economic corridor. The economic partnership

DNA

22 Mar,2026

Toppers

Search By Date

Newsletter Subscription
SMS Alerts

Important Links

UPSC GS Mains Crash Course - RAW