Mumbai: Jain monk Ajitchandra Sagarji etched his name in history by achieving a remarkable feat of Sahasravdhan, where he memorised random one thousand words in sequence. Seeing the Jain monk’s portrayal of a spellbinding act of memory power, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the introduction of Sarasvati Sadhana in schools.
Revered Jain monk Ajitchandra Sagarji, who hails from Gujarat set a new world record on Wednesday by memorising one thousand words and recreating history after 650 years. Showcasing the boundless potential of the human mind cultivated through meditation and concentration, the Jain monk had earlier succeeded in Shatavadhan (memorising 100 words), Dwishatavadhan (200 words), and also mastering Mahashatavadhan (500 words).
Ajitchandra Sagar Shahastravdhaan LIVE
According to Saraswati Sadhana Research Foundation, “Sahasravdhaan is a mesmerising display of memory and recitation, where an individual showcases the extraordinary ability to retain and recall 1000 random things sequentially and randomly as desired. It’s a captivating demonstration of the boundless potential of the human mind. This spellbinding event not only dazzles the senses but also inspires us to marvel at the wondrous capabilities hidden within each of us.”
The event was organised at NSCI Dome in Worli by the Jain monk’s organisation called Saraswati Sadhana Research Foundation, which witnessed a huge gathering of Jain community and his followers. The audience narrated random words which included names of countries, objects, puzzles, shlokas as well as sentences, which was memorised by the Jain monk in the same sequence. CM Eknath Shinde, minister of skill development Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Bollywood director Subhash Ghai also visited the event.
CM Shinde lauded his monumental achievement and announced the introduction of Saraswati Sadhana in schools of Maharashtra. "We are witnessing a wonderful feat today of Saraswati Sadhana. I appreciate Muniji for conducting Sahasravdhaan in Maharashtra and bringing it live for the audiences. Sadhana is important for all in all fields. Saraswati Sadhana in schools will help the students achieve more and motivate them to be successful ahead,” he said.
Upon completing the Sahastravadhaan, Ajitchandra Sagarji was conferred the title of ‘Sahasravdhani’ by Justice Kamal Kishore Tatiya. Under the guidance of Acharya Nayachandra Sagar Suriswarji, he demonstrated exceptional prowess in memorization from a young age, culminating in the historic Sahasravdhan.
"Today marks a historic milestone not only in my journey but also in the realm of human achievement. Completing the Sahasravdhan, has been a profound test of my dedication and the power of meditation. I am humbled by this accomplishment and grateful for the guidance of my guru and the support of all those who have witnessed and celebrated this moment with me,” Ajitchandra Sagarji said.
The program featured a diverse range of questions, including challenging mathematical queries, quotes, and poems, all of which were answered by the Jain monk. An intriguing aspect of the event was joint attention, where 15 simultaneous processes occurred around him, showcasing his exceptional focus and cognitive prowess.
