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jain shravikas
Learned
Srähmi & Sundari The first Tirthankar Rishabhdev educated his two daughters Brähmi and Sundari, in the science of letters & numerals along with Mathematics. The Brähmi script, named after the princess
Brähmi had been widely used in our ancient inscriptions. Dr. Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' writes "All Dravidian languages have their genesis in the Brahmi Script". Sundari was highly endowed
in all faculties of the arts. This should clearly confirm that from the beginning Jains have had a positive attitude towards female education.
Inquiring Jayanti
Shrävika Jayanti, from the time of Tirthankar Mahävir, is an illustrious feminine fugure.
By asking meaningful questions, she satisfied her inquisitiveness and learned a great deal on soul (jiva) and matter (ajiva) from Mahävirswämi himself.
Anupamädevi a Patron of the Arts
Vimal Shah, Vastupäl and Tejpal contributed
a lot toward the development of Jain art and architecture. Anupama Devi, wife of Tejpal was behind the encouragement and consrtuction of
the Luna Vashi temple at Delwärä, Mt. Abu in 1230 AD. Through her compassion and care, she empowered artisans to create a marvel that to this date is an unsurpassed masterpiece.
