Lay Followers
Madanrekha
मदनरेखा · મદનરેખા
A mother who lost everything except her courage and her faith
- 5 min full story
- 2 min children's telling
- Best shared with a grown-up
- Shvetambar telling
When jealousy and desire bring sorrow to her family, Madanrekha must protect her honour and her unborn child alone. Her calm faith guides others even in their darkest hour.
What it teaches Faith Forgiveness Courage Chastity
The opening of the children's telling
Long ago lived a good and gentle lady named Madanrekha. She loved her husband, Prince Yugbahu, and her little boy, and she loved the teachings of the Jinas. Another baby was coming soon.
The king of that land did not behave well. He wanted things that were not his. One night, because of his greed and anger, Prince Yugbahu was badly hurt, and Madanrekha knew his life was coming to an end.
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To carry into the day
Even in sorrow, a calm and forgiving word can be the greatest gift.
To talk about together
Why do you think Madanrekha asked her husband to forgive, even at such a painful moment?
Retold for JainStory from the traditional narrative and checked against published Jain sources. Details vary between tellings.