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Ganini Pramukha Aryika Shri Gyanmati | |
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Gyanmati Mataji | |
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Born | Kumari Maina Devi Ji 19 October 1934[1] |
Religion | Jainism |
Parent(s) | Sh. Chotteylal Ji (father) Smt. Mohini Devi Ji (mother) |
Sect | Digambara Bispanthi |
Military service | |
Rank | Ganini Pramukha Aryika |
Religious career | |
Initiation | 02 October 1952 (Sharad Purnima) Shri Mahavirji by Acharya Deshbhushan |
Website | www |
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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.[2] The Ganini Pramukh Āryikā is considered as the legendary figure reflecting the true sprite 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.[3] The inauguration of the Jain temples was attended by the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, N. D. Tiwari.[4]
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,[5] 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 Voilence) 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.[6]
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.[7] She was able to surprised 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.[6] She has also composed the Sanskrit Teeka (commentary) of the Sutras in form of sixteen books of Shatkhandagam Grantha.[8][9] She has composed a modern Rite for the Five Merus.[10]
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.[5]
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.
- Jaipur (Khaniya) 1956
- Jaipur (Khaniya) 1957
- Beawar Rajasthan 1958
- Ajmer Rajasthan 1959
- Sujangarh Rajasthan 1960
- Sikar Rajasthan 1961
- Ladnun Rajasthan 1962
- Calcutta West Bengal 1963
- Hyderabad Andhra pradesh 1964
- Shravanbelgola Karnataka 1965
- Solapur Maharashtra 1966
- Sanawad Madhya Pradesh 1967
- Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan 1968
- Jaipur Rajasthan 1969
- Tonk Rajasthan 1970
- Ajmer Rajasthan 1971
- Delhi (Pahari Dhiraj) 1972
- Delhi (Najafgarh) 1973
- Delhi Lal Mandir 1974
- Hastinapur (Old Temple) 1975
- Khatauli Muzaffarnagar district 1976
- Hastinapur (Old Temple) 1977
- Hastinapur (Old Temple) 1978
- Delhi (Mori Gate) 1979
- Delhi (Kucha Seth) 1980
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1981
- Delhi (Kammoji Dharmashala) 1982
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1983
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1984
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1985
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1986
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1987
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1988
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1989
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1990
- Sardhana Meerut Uttar Pradesh 1991
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1992
- Ayodhya 1993
- Tikait Nagar Barabanki district Uttar Pradesh 1994
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1995
- Mangi-Tungi Siddha kshetra Maharashtra 1996
- Delhi Lal Mandir 1997
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 1998
- Delhi Cannaught Place 1999
- Delhi (Preet Vihar) 2000
- Delhi (Ashok Vihar) 2001
- Prayag Tirth 2002
- Kundalpur Nalanda Bihar 2003
- Kundalpur Nalanda Bihar 2004
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2005
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2006
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2007
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2008
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2009
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2010
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2011
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2012
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2013
- Hastinapur Jambudweep 2014
- Mangi Tungi Nahik, Maharashtra 2015
Achievements
- Laid the foundation of Digambar Jain Institute of Cosmographic Research in 1972 with an aim of constructing a monumental model of Jambudvipa to have better understanding of Jain Cosmology.
- Her dream was realized with inauguration of ‘Jambudweep Gyan Jyoti’ at Delhi in 1982 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.[11]
- In the year 1992 she approached the highest level of authorities including PMO, HRD and Director of NCERT to correct an text book teaching that Lord Mahavira is the founder of Jainism instead of Lord Rishabha Deva.
- She was awarded honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Avadh University, Faizabad[12] on 5 February 1995 for her outstanding contributions in the field of Literature.
- Bhagwan Rishabhdev Samavsaran Shrivihar was consecrated after the tour of the whole India in April 1998 at Kevalgyan Kalyanak temple of Deeksha Tirth-Prayag at Delhi by then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- Organised International Vice-Chancellors Conference to present and share the facts and findings and basis of Jainism and its studies at Hastinapur on 8 October 1998.[13]
- Ganini Pramukh was able to avert a major violent protest into a peaceful demonstration due to circulation of a film promotional poster morphed on picturesque monument of Lord Bahubali at Shravanabelagola on social media.[14]
- Ganini Pramukh was the main inspiration behind the 108 ft statue of Lord Rishabnath at Mangi-Tungi, the tallest Jain statue in the world. The Panch Kalyanak Mahotsav was held from 11-17 February 2016.
Notes
- ^ Hans Bakker 2011, p. 182.
- ^ Yoga in Jainism
- ^ Asian Religions, Technology and Science
- ^ The History of Sacred Places in India As Reflected in Traditional Literature
- ^ a b Historical Dictionary of Jainism
- ^ a b The History of Sacred Places in India As Reflected in Traditional Literature
- ^ Religion and Women
- ^ Jinaagam Saar
- ^ Read Online Books
- ^ Cort 2010, p. 98.
- ^ "Jambudweep Complex". Jain Heritage Centres - Celebrating Jain Heritage.....Globally!.
- ^ "Welcome To Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University".
- ^ "tribuneindia... Nation".
- ^ "Jains protest doctored PK poster with Bahubali image". The Times of India.
References
- Hans Bakker, ed. (1990), The History of Sacred Places in India As Reflected in Traditional Literature: Papers on Pilgrimage in South Asia, BRILL, ISBN 90-04-09318-4
- Cort, John (2010) [1953], Framing the Jina: Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain History, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-538502-1