Ganini Pramukha Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji (Sanskrit Aryika Jnanamati) is considered an iconic Jain nun, known for undertaking several projects related to Jainism. The Ganini Pramukh Aryika is considered the legendary figure reflecting the true spirit of Jainism among the disciples.
She is also eminent for the construction of the Jain Temples representing Jain Cosmology models at Jambudweep, Hastinapr, Uttar Pradesh, which were supported by former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
She practiced her skills by writing 1008 Mantras of “Sahastranam” which improved her ability. She is considered the first Kshullika or a Jain Sadhvi in history to translate and author several Jain literature, scriptures, and manuscripts.
She surprised the 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 has written and published 14 major books including the first two available in both Hindi and Sanskrit translations. Also, she 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.
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 a better understanding of Jain Cosmology.
● Her dream was realized with the inauguration of ‘Jambudweep Gyan Jyoti’ in Delhi in 1982 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
● In the year 1992, she approached the highest level of authorities including PMO, HRD, and Director of NCERT to correct a textbook teaching that Lord Mahavira is the founder of Jainism instead of Lord Rishabha Deva.
● She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Avadh University, Faizabad 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 of 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 Hastinapuron 8 October 1998.
● Ganini Pramukh was the main inspiration behind the 108 ft statue of Lord Rishabnath at Mangi-Tungi, the tallest Jain statue in the world. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain Idol. The certificate was awarded to Ganini Gyanmati Mataji, Chandnamati Mataji, and Swami Ravindrakirtiji on 6 March 2016.
