Jain monk Tarun Sagar dies at 51, tributes pour in

Jain Muni Tarun Sagar passed away on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness in Delhi. He was 51. Tarun Sagar’s last rites will be performed at Tarunsagaram, Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

The seer was suffering from jaundice and other ailments, but had stopped taking medicines for the past few days. He was brought to Radhapuri Jain Temple where he opted for ‘Santhara’ or ‘Sallekhana’, the Jain ritual of fast unto death, reported News 18.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders have been quick to pay tributes to the seer on Twitter.

“Deeply pained by the untimely demise of Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj. We will always remember him for his rich ideals, compassion and contribution to society. His noble teachings will continue inspiring people. My thoughts are with the Jain community and his countless disciples,” PM Modi said in tweet.

Muni Tarun Sagar was an Indian Digambara monk. His lectures are termed Kadve Pravachan (bitter discourses). His lectures have been compiled and published in book series also titled Kadve Pravachan.