Here is a side-by-side comparison of Mallinath Maharaj in Shwetambar and Digambar tradition:

| Point | Shwetambar tradition | Digambar tradition | |---|---|---| | Identity | Mallinath is the 19th Tirthankar and is considered a female Tirthankar | Mallinath is the 19th Tirthankar and is considered a male Tirthankar | | Birth | Born in the royal family of King Kumbha and Queen Prabhavati | Born in a royal family as a male prince | | Name | Named Mallinath because of a divine garland-like sign or beauty associated with birth | Also called Mallinath as the 19th Tirthankar | | Renunciation | She renounced worldly life, adopted ascetic life, and attained kevalgyan | He renounced worldly life, became an ascetic, and attained kevalgyan | | Spiritual message | Teaches detachment, non-violence, and liberation through purity of conduct | Teaches detachment, non-violence, and liberation through purity of conduct | | Main difference | Accepts a female Tirthankar | Does not accept a female Tirthankar; Mallinath is accepted as male |

Simple story in Shwetambar tradition

Mallinath was born as a princess in a royal family. From childhood, she showed deep disinterest in worldly pleasures. When her inner vairagya became strong, she renounced palace life, followed the path of ascetic discipline, attained kevalgyan, and became the 19th Tirthankar.

Simple story in Digambar tradition

Mallinath was born as a prince in a royal family. He developed detachment from worldly life, took diksha, practiced severe penance and meditation, attained kevalgyan, and became the 19th Tirthankar.

Main difference in one line

• Shwetambar: Mallinath = female Tirthankar
• Digambar: Mallinath = male Tirthankar

If you want, I can also give this in very easy Gujarati/Hindi style or as a short story version.