Meet the 9-year-old kid who is set to become the youngest monk
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Saiyam
Saiyam, a 9-year-old kid, is set to become the youngest monk in the country. At this young age, he is ready to embrace the path of self-detachment.
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Saiyam's parents
Saiyam is the son of parents Jigar Shah and Kiran Shah. What’s remarkable is that his name translates to ‘restraint,’ highlighting his dedication to spiritualism.
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The family lives in Dombivli
Saiyam’s parents often took him to religious places since he was a toddler. According to a report by the Free Press Journal, he is set to become the youngest monk.
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Attending sermons
Saiyam’s parents share that he actively attended sermons given by monk Jagatshekharvijay Maharaj during the lockdown period in 2020.
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Saiyam's dedication
Over time, Saiyam became deeply engaged in religious ceremonies led by the Acharya.
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Diksha ceremony
Saiyam, along with his parents and three others, will partake in the diksha ceremony which is scheduled for April 15, 2024.
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The youngest monk
Saiyam and Jigar are set to become disciples of Krupashekharvijayji Maharaj, and Saiyam’s mother Kiran will become the disciple of Jain nun Hitagnyadh Rashri.