Aryika Shri 105 Rijumati Mataji-1961

Aryika Shri 105 Rijumati Mataji

Aryika Shri 105 Rijumati Mataji was formerly known as Jyoti Jain. She was born on 2 July 1961 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Her father was Late Shri Chunnilaal Jain, and her mother is Shrimati Bhaagvatiji Jain. She completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sanskrit. From an early age, she developed a deep interest in religion, scriptural learning, self-discipline, and spiritual practice. Inspired by these ideals, she observed the Brahmacharya Vow on 26 November 1979 at Siddhakshetra Nainagiri, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, under the guidance of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj. Thereafter, she steadily progressed on the spiritual path by observing the Ten Pratimas, demonstrating exceptional dedication to ascetic discipline. On 10 February 1987, she received direct Aryika Diksha from Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagarji Maharaj at Siddhakshetra Nainagiri (Indore Sangh), Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. Following her initiation, she was bestowed with the ascetic name Aryika Shri 105 Rijumati Mataji. A distinctive feature of her spiritual journey is that she received direct Aryika Diksha after faithfully observing the Ten Pratimas, reflecting her extraordinary commitment to the path of renunciation. Her entire life is dedicated to austerity, self-discipline, scriptural study, meditation, and the pursuit of self-realization. Through her exemplary ascetic life, scholarship, simplicity, and spiritual guidance, she continues to inspire countless devotees to follow the path of Jain Dharma and inner purification.