Aryika

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Aryika (or Arjika) is the title by which Jain nuns are referred to, specially in the Digambar tradition[1][2]. In some parts of India, it takes the form Ajji.

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  1. ^ The History of Sacred Places in India As Reflected in Traditional Literature, Ed. Hans Bakker, 1990, BRILL
  2. ^ Mahāvīra, His Times and His Philosophy of Life By [[]]Hiralal Jain, Adinath Neminath Upadhye, 1974 Bharatiya Jnanpith,