Aryika Shri 105 Sudharmmati Mataji

Aryika Shri 105 Sudharmmati Mataji

In Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, a noble soul was born into the family of Shri Kanhaiyalal Gangwal and his wife Smt. Krishnadevi. She was named Anupama, truly living up to her name as a rare gem. Deeply rooted in religious values, Anupama was married into the cultured family of Shri Lalchand Beneda. Even while living a prosperous household life, both Anupama Ji and Lalchand Ji remained devoted to serving their spiritual gurus, and their married life was filled with धर्म (righteousness), good conduct, and merit.
Inspired by detachment and the pursuit of spiritual upliftment, Anupama Beneda fulfilled all her household responsibilities and, on 5 December 2007, in Lasurne (Maharashtra), she accepted Kshullika Diksha under the revered Tapasvi Samrat and became Kshullika Shri Sudharmmati Ji. Recognizing her dedication and spiritual discipline, on 15 August 2010 (India’s Independence Day), in Kolhapur (Maharashtra), she was elevated to Aryika Diksha, guiding her further on the path of liberation.
Blessed indeed is Aryika Shri 105 Sudharmmati Mataji, who received initiation from the great Acharya Shri Sanmati Sagar Ji, regarded as a living embodiment of Mahavir’s conduct in this era. After the samadhi of Acharya Shri, she continued her spiritual practices—knowledge, meditation, and austerity—under the guidance of his successor, Pattacharya Shri Sunil Sagar Ji, along with the sangh.
Having received the guidance of two great Acharyas, Aryika Mataji ultimately undertook the vow of Sallekhana. In the presence of the Guru Sangh, she attained a noble samadhi on 19 August 2022 at 8:25 PM, thus fulfilling the purpose of human life. It is a remarkable coincidence that this great ascetic soul was both born and attained samadhi in Jaipur.