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Yati, historically was the general term for a monk or pontiff in Jainism.
Some scholars married and were termed sansari yatiThe A to Z of Jainism Kristi L. Wiley, Scarecrow Press, Jul 16, 2009, p. 240 or mahātmās. "Ramayana - Pages 21 and 22" . The colophon in red states that the text was written by the Mahatma Hirananda. The Dabistán: Or, School of Manners: The Religious Beliefs, Observances, Philosophic Opinions and Social Customs of the Nations of the East, Fānī Muḣsin, translated by David Shea, Anthony Troyer, M. Walter Dunne, 1901, p. 275-276
Some ruling dynasties in Rajasthan had a close relationship with yatis. पुरालेखा स्रोत, राहुल तनेगारिया, कतिपय जैन यति भी राज परिवारों की वंशावलियां रखते थे। खरतरगच्छ के जैन यति मारवाड़ राजवंश के कुलगुरु माने जाते थे। Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak mentions that yatis were invited to participate in the discussion on religions.,अकबर और तत्कालीन भारत, Ed. Irfan Habib, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt Ltd, 2009 p. 104
The stationary yatis often managed institutions and properties. Some of their residences are termed jatiji in their memory. भाग्योदय संस्कार शिविर व रक्षाबंधन पर्व आयोजित, August - 2 - 2012, रोहतक, 2 अगस्त (हप्र)। झज्जर रोड पर स्थित जैन जतीजी में जैनाचार्य गुप्तिनन्दी जी गुरुदेव ने रक्षाबंधन के पर्व पर 15 वर्ष से ऊपर की आयु के सैकड़ों गुरुभक्तों को भाग्योदय के संस्कारों से संस्कारित किया
With the re-establishment of orders of wandering ( samvegi) monks since late 19th and early 20th century, the number of yatis have declined significantly. The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions, Penguin UK, Mar 25, 2010 People of India: Rajasthan, K. S. Singh, Popular Prakashan, Jan 1, 1998 p. 991-994
In a more contemporary context, children bearing the name Yati are often perceived as resilient, keenly observant, and naturally drawn towards introspective and philosophical dimensions of life. They possess a calm, wandering disposition, often described as nirmal (serene) yet inquisitive, with a desire to explore meanings beyond the surface.
Individuals with this name are also said to strive for perfection in their pursuits, often setting high standards for themselves in every endeavor. This relentless inner drive, combined with their composed nature, makes them inclined towards creative thinking, spiritual depth, and analytical clarity. Their journey is often marked by a quiet determination to harmonize the bhautik (material) with the adhyatmik (spiritual).
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