Aryika Shri 105 Pratibhamati Mataji-1984

Aryika Shri 105 Pratibhamati Mataji

Aryika Shri 105 Pratibhamati Mataji was formerly known as Padyamalini Jain. She was born on 23 June 1984 in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu. Her father is Shri C. Kumar Jain, and her mother is Shrimati Rajkumari Jain (Samadhistha Aryika Shri 105 Rajitmati Mataji). She completed her High School education and successfully passed the five-year Samyagjnan evam Siddhant Bhushan course in Jain studies. From an early age, she developed a deep interest in religion, scriptural learning, self-discipline, and spiritual practice. Inspired by these noble ideals, she observed the Brahmacharya Vow in 1999 at Nallavan Palayam, Tamil Nadu, and accepted the Seventh Pratima in 2003 at Kopargaon, taking firm steps on the path of renunciation. Through continuous austerity, scriptural study, meditation, and spiritual discipline, she progressed steadily and received Aryika Diksha on 6 December 2015 at Siddhakshetra Taranga, Gujarat, from Param Pujya Acharya Gurudev Shri 108 Arjav Sagarji Muni. Following her initiation, she was bestowed with the ascetic name Aryika Shri 105 Pratibhamati Mataji.
Aryika Mataji is widely respected as a highly gifted and accomplished Jain ascetic. Having embraced the vow of celibacy at a young age, she has set an inspiring example of discipline, renunciation, and spiritual dedication. Through her eloquent, profound, and graceful discourses, she effectively refutes false doctrines and one-sided philosophical views while presenting the principles of Jainism with remarkable clarity. Her teachings beautifully combine spirituality, logic, compassion, and affection. She is admired as a distinguished propagator of Jain Dharma, an ever-engaged seeker of spiritual knowledge, an embodiment of compassion, simplicity, discipline, humility, and devotion to spiritual life. Remaining detached from worldly recognition and honour, she has dedicated herself entirely to spiritual practice, scriptural study, and religious service.
Aryika Mataji has also made significant contributions to Jain literature. She is the author of “Paraschandra Se Bane Arjav Sagar,” “Nijmaya Stuti” (a poetic rendering of the Ekibhava Stotra), “Guru Gun Shatadhik Shatak,” “Shantinath Stavan,” “Guru Pujan,” and several devotional hymns and inspirational compositions. She has also served as the editor of “Shri Lokkalyan Mahamandal Vidhan.” Her entire life is devoted to renunciation, austerity, self-discipline, scriptural scholarship, literary contribution, and the propagation of Jain philosophy. Through her exemplary conduct, scholarly writings, and inspiring discourses, she continues to guide countless devotees on the path of spirituality and self-realization.