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Parents Sh. Chotteylal Ji (father)Smt. Mohini Devi Ji (mother) Initiation 02 October 1952 (Sharad Purnima)Shri Mahavirjiby Acharya Deshbhushan | ||
Ganini Pramukha Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji (Sanskrit Āryikā Jñānamati Hindi: आर्यिका श्री ज्ञानमति) is considered as an iconic Jain nun, known for undertaking several projects related to Jainism. The Ganini Pramukh Āryikā is considered as the legendary figure reflecting the true spirit of Jainism among the disciples. She is also eminent for construction of the Jain temples representing Jain cosmology models at Jambudweep, Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh, which were supported by former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The inauguration of the Jain temples was attended by the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, N. D. Tiwari.
Contents
- Gyanmati mataji hastinapur to mangitungi
- Early age
- Education
- Author
- Initiation as Kshullika
- Initiation as Aryika
- Chaturmas Varshayog
- Achievements
- References
Gyanmati mataji hastinapur to mangitungi
Early age
Born as the first child of Mohini Devi and Chotelal Jain on 22 October 1934 at Tikait Nagar in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, Maina was deeply influenced by "Padmanandi Panchvinshatika" an ancient jain scripture which was gifted to her mother during her marriage by her grandparents. Reading and reviewing the same developed a strong desire to further share study and spread the noble concept of Ahimsa (Non Violence) as described in Jainism. At the tender age of 18 exactly on auspicious day of Sharad Purnima 1952, she decided to dedicate herself in preaching and practicing this religiously and vowed of lifelong Celibacy following the Seven Pratimas as Brahmacharini under the guidance of Acharya Deshbhushan ji Maharaj.
Education
Being the eldest in her family might have developed her ability to learn, share, and take initiatives. Similarly, Padmanandi Panchvinshatika might have played an important role in developing her quest for knowledge. Since her early childhood she started learning Sanskrit with Katantra Roopmala generally referred as Aindra School of Grammar. She continued to research and explore with some of the eminent Jain literature like Gommatsar, Ashtasahasri, Tattvartha Vartika (Rajvartika), Moolachar, Triloksar, Samayasāra etc. and soon expertise in Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati etc. Deeply into research and learning she frequently consulted to some of the senior most Acharyas, Scholars and Jain monks. Sharing and presenting her findings with fellow disciples have groomed her as an important lecturer and public speaker.
Author
She practiced her skills with writing 1008 Mantras of "Sahastranam" which improved her ability. She is considered as the first Kshullika or a Jain Sadhvi in history to translate and author several Jain literature, scriptures and manuscripts. She was able to surprise the whole world in the year 1969 by translating Nyaya-Ashtasahasri a renowned Sanskrit scripture into Hindi. Since then, she had written and composed more than 250 different publications ranging from auspicious Quotes & thoughts to books & volumes. She have written and published 14 major books including the first two available in both Hindi and Sanskrit translations. She has also composed the Sanskrit Teeka (commentary) of the Sutras in form of sixteen books of Shatkhandagam Grantha. She has composed a modern Rite for the Five Merus.
Initiation as Kshullika
Almost after an year of observation and guidance, Acharya Deshbhushan elevated and initiated the first Brahmacharini of the 20th century Kumari Maina as Kshullika Veermati mataji on Chaitra Krishna Ekam of 1953 at Shri Mahavirji Atishaya Kshetra in Rajasthan.
Initiation as Aryika
On the instructions of Acharya Shantisagar she was elevated as Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji by Acharya Veersagar on Vaishakh Krishna Dooj of 1956 at Madhorajpura in Rajasthan.
Chaturmas / Varshayog
She practiced her initial chaturmas or varshayoga as Kshullika Veermati Mataji at the following places.
- Tikait Nagar Barabanki district Uttar Pradesh 1953
- Jaipur Rajasthan 1954
- Mhaswad Maharashtra 1955
She continued practicing her chaturmas after her elevation as Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji by Acharya Veersagar ji Maharaj in 1956.
Achievements
