Shrenik raja (King Shrenik) appears in several Jain stories from the time of Bhagwan Mahavir. The most well-known themes involve his encounters with Jain monks and his wife Chelna, which lead him to gain deeper understanding and eventually embrace Jainism. Here are two classic Shrenik stories you might be thinking of:

• King Shrenik and Queen Chelna

- Summary: King Shrenik (Magadh) falls in love with Chelna, the daughter of the Vaishali king. Chelna is a devout Jain follower while Shrenik is influenced by Buddhism. He tests Jain monks’ fidelity and equanimity, and a key episode involves his encounter with a Jain monk named Yamadhar, where the monk remains perfectly serene despite Shrenik’s attempts to harm him. Chelna helps the monk, and this experience deeply impresses the king, ultimately turning him toward Jainism. The tale emphasizes respecting sincere spiritual resolve and the transformative power of true renunciation. You can read more about this story here.

• King Shrenik's Destiny (the karma and path of Shrenik)

- Summary: In another well-known vignette, Mahavira explains to Shrenik about the karmic consequences of a past act of violence (shooting and killing a deer and its unborn offspring, then feeling pride rather than remorse). This leads to a discussion on how to avert an eventual hellish fate, with Mahavira outlining four possible remedial routes, reflecting the law of karma and the humility required to progress on the spiritual path. This narrative highlights accountability for one’s actions and the possibility of spiritual progress despite past deeds. You can read more here.

Note on "Konik": I couldn’t find a reliable Jain-era story titled specifically "Konik" connected with Shrenik in the standard Jain literature or on the JainKnowledge site. If you have a particular source or language (e.g., a regional retelling or a specific text name) for the Konik tale, share a detail and I’ll verify and summarize it faithfully. In the meantime, the above two Shrenik stories are the most common and widely referenced in Jain tradition.

If you’d like, I can give a short, simple moral from each tale in plain words, or pull a brief verse (arth) from authentic Jain sources that relates to these stories.