Here is the simple Jain story of Rajul (Rajimati), closely connected with Bhagwan Neminath.

1. Who was Rajul?

• Rajul, also called Rajimati or Rajulmati, was a princess.
• In Jain tradition she is remembered as a great Sati (an ideal, pure, devoted woman) and later as a Jain sadhvi (nun).
• She was engaged to Nemi Kumar, who later became 22nd Tirthankar Bhagwan Neminath.

You can read a simple version of the story here and a detailed one here .

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2. Engagement of Nemi Kumar and Rajul

• Rajul was the daughter of King Ugrasena (traditions vary whether Junagadh/Girnar region or Dwarka side).
• When Rajul became young, many princes wanted to marry her.
• A proposal came for Nemi Kumar, a very gentle and detached prince.
• The families agreed, and the wedding day was fixed.

Rajul loved and respected Nemi very much and happily accepted him in her heart as her would‑be husband.

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3. Nemi’s Compassion and Cancellation of the Wedding

On the wedding day:

• The baraat (marriage procession) of Nemi Kumar started with great joy, music, elephants, horses, etc.
• As the procession neared the bride’s city/palace, Nemi saw many animals and birds tied in cages, crying loudly.
• He asked his charioteer: “Why are these innocent beings crying?”
• The charioteer replied: “They will be killed and cooked for the wedding feast.”

Hearing this:

• Nemi’s heart was filled with deep compassion (karuṇā).
• He thought: “For my one day of enjoyment, so many lives will be destroyed. How can I be the cause of this violence?”
• At once he decided: “I will not marry. I will renounce and live for the good of all souls.”

He ordered the charioteer to turn the chariot back. He freed the animals, removed his royal ornaments, and went towards Girnar mountain to take diksha (monk initiation).

This is the famous scene that shows Jain ideals of ahimsa (non‑violence) and vairagya (detachment).

You can see a related explanation here .

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4. What Happened to Rajul?

While all this was happening:

• Rajul was in the palace, being decorated by her friends.
• She was waiting with joy for Nemi’s arrival as the groom.
• Suddenly, news came: “Nemi will not marry; he has renounced and gone to Girnar.”

Everyone was shocked:

• Some people cursed Nemi.
• Some told Rajul: “Forget him, we will find another prince.”

But Rajul’s reaction was very noble:

• She did not get angry with Nemi.
• She said in essence:

• She felt: “I have accepted him in my heart; I will also follow his path of renunciation.”

So, Rajul decided to give up worldly life, royal comforts, and thoughts of another marriage. She took diksha as a Jain sadhvi and followed the path of spiritual practice.

A simple children-style narration is here .

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5. The Cave Incident with Rathanemi (Important Lesson)

One famous episode from Rajul’s life shows her great sheel (purity) and strength:

• Once, after taking diksha, Rajul was traveling in the forest region near Girnar.
• Heavy rain started. She became completely wet and went into a cave to dry her clothes.
• Inside that cave, Rathanemi, Nemi’s younger brother, was sitting in meditation as a monk (digambar sadhu), but Rajul did not see him at first.
• While she was wringing her wet clothes, Rathanemi opened his eyes, saw Rajul, and old worldly attraction arose in his mind.
• He felt tempted and spoke improperly to her.

Rajul at once:

• Covered herself properly,
• Scolded him gently but firmly, reminding him of his vows as a monk,
• Told him that going back to passions after taking diksha is like eating one’s own vomit – totally wrong and shameful.
• She reminded him that even Nemi, to whom she herself was engaged, had left her for the sake of dharma; so how could Rathanemi think of such a fall?

Hearing her brave and pure words, Rathanemi realised his mistake, repented, and returned sincerely to spiritual practice. Later, he is said to have attained Keval‑gyan (omniscience).

This story shows Rajul as a protector of dharma, not only for herself but even for monks.

A full retelling is given here .

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6. Rajul’s Spiritual Attainment

According to Jain tradition:

• Rajul lived as a Jain nun, following Bhagwan Neminath’s teachings.
• She practiced austerities (tapas), meditation, and maintained perfect chastity and faith.
• She became the head of a group of sadhvis and is remembered as Sati Rajulmati.

About her final state:

• Both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions accept her as a great Jain sadhvi and Sati.
• Some traditions say she attained moksha at Girnar.
• Some say she attained a very high heavenly state and is an ideal for shravikas and sadhvis.

You can see notes linked with Girnar and Rajul here and here .

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7. Main Jain Teachings from Rajul’s Story

From the life of Rajul Mata, we learn:

1. Ahimsa above all

Nemi gave up marriage to save animals. Rajul supported that choice.

1. True love supports dharma

Rajul did not pull Nemi back to worldly life; she joined him on the spiritual path (in her own way).

1. Chastity and inner strength

In the cave incident, Rajul protected her own vows and helped a slipping monk to stand again.

1. Detachment from worldly honour and shame

Being left at the wedding door is a big “insult” in the world, but Rajul chose dharma over ego.

Because of all this, Jains lovingly remember her as “Rajul Mata” and “Sati Rajimati”, an ideal example for all – especially for women who want to walk strongly on the path of Jain Dharma.

If you later want, we can also go over only the “moral points” from her story in very short bullet form for children.