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Acharya Shri Samay Sagar Ji Maharaj (27 October, 1958) is a Digambara Jain Acharya (Digambar Jain Monk). He was born as Shri Shanti Nath Ji Jain. He is a renowned Jain monk who began his spiritual journey under the guidance of Acharya Shri 108 Vidya Sagar Ji Maharaj. He took Kshullak Deeksha (a form of Jain initiation) on December 18, 1975, and later, Ailak Deeksha on October 31, 1978, marking significant steps in his monastic life.

Early life
Samay Sagar ji was born on 27 October 1958 in Sadalga, in the Belgaum district, of Karnataka in a Kannada-speaking Jain family. The modest house where he was born, is now a temple and a museum.

His childhood name was Shanti Nath Jain. He was the youngest brother out of four sons, the eldest son being Mahavira Ashtage Ji then Vidyadhar(Vidya Sagar Ji) and Anantanath Ji and had two sisters who also lives religious lifestyles.

Acharya
After Samadhi Maran of his Guru Acharya Shri 108 Vidya Sagar MuniRaj Ji he was declared next acharya of the sangha as per wishes of Acharya Shri.

His tradition
Acharya Samay Sagar Ji belongs to the tradition established by Acharya ShantisagarJi. Acharya ShantisagarJi initiated Acharya VirasagarJi, who was then succeeded by Acharya Shivsagar, Acharya GyansagarJi and then his guru Acharya VidyasagarJi and then Samay Sagar ji Maharaj.