Neminath (Arishtnemi) and Rajul (Rajulakumari/Rajimati) are told in Jain tradition as the intended royal wedding of the 22nd Tirthankar. The core of the story is that, during the wedding procession, Neminath is moved by the cries of animals that would be slaughtered for the feast, and he chooses renunciation over marriage. Rajul is depicted as deeply devoted and, in many tellings, follows him toward renunciation and ascetic life. There are variations in how this is described in different Jain traditions, but the central theme—compassion leading to renunciation—remains consistent. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Key point from the tradition:

- Neminath’s wedding procession begins, but he is struck by the cries of animals destined for slaughter and renounces the world, heading to Mount Girnar for Diksha. Rajul, his betrothed, is said to pursue the path of renunciation as well in many accounts. This story emphasizes detachment and compassion as the path to Moksha. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Differences between Digambar and Shwetambar:

- Both traditions recount the renunciation, but there are stylistic and narrative variations about Rajul’s exact role and the subsequent path of either Rajul or related figures. The essential message—renunciation inspired by compassion—appears in both, with details differing by sect. ( 24bhavtirth.org)

You can read more about this narrative and its details on these Jain Knowledge pages:

• Twenty-Second Tirthankar Neminath Swami:
• Bhav Tirth (Neminath’s renunciation at Girnar and related traditions):