Barmer's Divya Bothra Renounces Worldly Life at 27, Embraces Jain Monkhood
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News18•09-01-2026, 12:54
Barmer's Divya Bothra Renounces Worldly Life at 27, Embraces Jain Monkhood
- •Divya Bothra, 27, from Barmer, Rajasthan, is taking initiation into Jain monkhood on January 16 in Surat, Gujarat.
- •She has been preparing for this path for 9 years, inspired by a miraculous recovery from dengue and her aunt's renunciation.
- •Divya, a B.Com graduate and former national-level cricketer, is the only daughter of a textile merchant.
- •She has already completed over 5,000 km of religious pilgrimages on foot, including Palitana and Girnar.
- •Divya advocates for embracing religion over wasting time on social media, seeing it as the most virtuous act.
Why It Matters: A 27-year-old from Barmer chooses spiritual renunciation over worldly life, inspiring youth.
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