<p> New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday condoled the death of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj, a top religious figure of Jains, and said it is an irreparable loss for the country and society.</p>.<p>Shah said Vidhyasagar Maharaj remained selflessly committed to his resolve for the welfare of every individual and the universe.</p>.<p>"The demise of a great man like the great saint, most revered Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, is an irreparable loss for the country and society," the minister wrote on 'X' in Hindi.</p>.<p>The home minister said Vidyasagar Maharaj always gave priority to the welfare of humanity till his last breath.</p>.Renowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj embraces death through 'sallekhna'.<p>"I consider myself fortunate that I got the company, affection and blessings of such a wise man. The demise of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, a true devotee of humanity, is a personal loss for me. He remained selflessly committed to his resolve for the welfare of the universe and the welfare of every individual," he said.</p>.<p>Shah said Vidyasagar Maharaj guided society in all these roles as an 'Acharya', 'Yogi', thinker, philosopher and social worker.</p>.<p>He was easy-going, simple and gentle outside, but inside he was a seeker as hard as a thunderbolt, Shah said.</p>.<p>The home minister said through the works of education, health and welfare of the poor, he showed how service to humanity and cultural awareness could be done simultaneously.</p>.<p>"The life of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj will continue to show the path to future generations like a pole star for ages. I express my deepest condolences to all his followers," he said.</p>
<p> New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday condoled the death of Acharya Shri 108 Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj, a top religious figure of Jains, and said it is an irreparable loss for the country and society.</p>.<p>Shah said Vidhyasagar Maharaj remained selflessly committed to his resolve for the welfare of every individual and the universe.</p>.<p>"The demise of a great man like the great saint, most revered Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, is an irreparable loss for the country and society," the minister wrote on 'X' in Hindi.</p>.<p>The home minister said Vidyasagar Maharaj always gave priority to the welfare of humanity till his last breath.</p>.Renowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj embraces death through 'sallekhna'.<p>"I consider myself fortunate that I got the company, affection and blessings of such a wise man. The demise of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj, a true devotee of humanity, is a personal loss for me. He remained selflessly committed to his resolve for the welfare of the universe and the welfare of every individual," he said.</p>.<p>Shah said Vidyasagar Maharaj guided society in all these roles as an 'Acharya', 'Yogi', thinker, philosopher and social worker.</p>.<p>He was easy-going, simple and gentle outside, but inside he was a seeker as hard as a thunderbolt, Shah said.</p>.<p>The home minister said through the works of education, health and welfare of the poor, he showed how service to humanity and cultural awareness could be done simultaneously.</p>.<p>"The life of Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj will continue to show the path to future generations like a pole star for ages. I express my deepest condolences to all his followers," he said.</p>