Aryika

Updated on Jan 29, 2024

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Aryika is the term used to refer female monastic (nun) in Jainism.

Conduct

Describing the conduct of aryikas, Champat Rai Jain in his book, Sannyāsa Dharma writes:

Gyanmati Mataji is a Jain nun having the rank of Ganini Pramukha.

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