Answer

Yati parampara in Jainism means the lineage of Jain yatis—later monastic teachers and ascetics, especially in Śvetāmbara communities, who often lived in one place and served as scholars, ritual specialists, and guides for the community. In early Jain usage, “yati” was simply another word for a monk; in later periods, it came to describe a more stationary monastic role. ( jainqq.org)

Explanation

It was not started by one single person. The yati institution is described by scholars as emerging in the medieval era, so there is no universally accepted founder’s name for yati parampara. It developed gradually as Jain monastic life adapted to changing historical conditions. ( cambridge.org)

If you mean the Digambara parallel, that is usually called the bhattaraka institution, while “yati” is more commonly associated with Śvetāmbara Jainism. ( mdpi.com)

Spiritual Understanding

The yati tradition helped preserve Jain learning, temple service, and community guidance during difficult historical periods. In that sense, it played an important supporting role in the continuity of Jain Dharma. ( cambridge.org)

Takeaway

So, the short answer is: yati parampara was a medieval Jain monastic lineage, it was not started by one single founder, and it is mainly associated with Śvetāmbara Jain history. ( cambridge.org)