Our Beloved Gnani

Pujya Dadashri (1908-1988)

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan is a Gnani Purush and the founder of Akram Vignan, who is not only Self-Realized, but also has the spiritual power to enlighten others.

  • Full Name - Ambalal Muljibhai Patel
    (Lovingly known as 'Dadashri' or 'Dada Bhagwan')
  • Parents - Shri Muljibhai and Zaverba
  • Nick Name - Galo
  • Initial Years - Bhadran, Gujarat
  • Business - Civil Contractor
  • Spiritual Enlightenment - June 1958

Param Pujya Dadashri’s heartfelt wish for children:

“Today’s young generation feels suffocated due to lack of proper guidance. They are pure and clean than their predecessors in all respects. All they need is someone who can show them the right path. Once achieved, they will revolutionise the whole of India. This will happen soon…very soon.”

Pujya Niruma (1944-2006)

Pujya Niruma also became an accomplished spiritual master through Her selfless service. Pujya Dadashri said, “I am very pleased with you Niruben. This Niruben is a great instrument for the world's salvation. Niruben, you will have to become a mother to the whole world.”

  • Full Name - Niruben Balubhai Amin
    (Her full name was Niranjana, but was lovingly called ‘Niru’ by Her family.)
  • Parents - Shri Balubhai and Vijyaben
  • Initial Years - Aurangabad, Maharashtra
  • Education - MD (Gynecology)
  • Self-realization attained from Param Pujya Dadashri - 8 July, 1968

Niruma’s special love for kids:

“The current generation of children is very healthy minded. They are not opinionated or obstinate. Yes, they are quite filled with illusionary attachment, but if they are given the right understanding from childhood, then they will not only liberate themselves, but will also be able to do a lot of work for the salvation of the whole world.”

Pujya Deepakbhai (1953 – present)

Pujya Deepakbhai is a Self-Realized person, who met Param Pujya Dadashri, at a very early age. Param Pujya Dadashri said, “Since Lord Mahavir, no one has attained such a level of awareness. This Deepak will become the jewel that adorns Lord Mahavir's teachings!”

  • Full Name - Deepakbhai Indulal Desai
  • Parents - Indulal and Rukshmaniben
  • Initial Years - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Education - B.E(Mechanical), VJTI, Mumbai
  • Self-realization attained from Param Pujya Dadashri - 6 March, 1971

Pujya Deepakbhai’s heartfelt desire for today’s youth:

“May all the children (smallest to biggest) who attend this ‘Gnani ni Chhaya’, attain such character and moral values with the right understanding that they do not hurt anyone for their own attachment, pride, happiness or greed. May they live their lives with such absolute understanding that they share peace and happiness with whomsoever they meet, bringing about salvation not only for themselves but for others too.”