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Barmer’s Ruchika Malu Abandons CA Aspirations, Takes Sannyasa Initiation from Acharya Mahashraman in Ladnun
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM
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Ruchika Malu, a Barmer resident who was preparing for the Chartered Accountant exam, has decided to renounce worldly life and will receive sannyasa diksha from Acharya Mahashraman at Ladnun.
Ruchika Malu, a young woman from Barmer, Rajasthan, had been pursuing the rigorous Chartered Accountant (CA) curriculum with the goal of joining the profession. Sources close to her say that after completing her studies, she chose to turn away from a conventional career path and embrace a life of renunciation.
The decision was formalised when she announced that she will travel to Ladnun, a town in the Nagaur district, to receive spiritual initiation (diksha) from Acharya Mahashraman, the head of the Jain sect known as the Shwetambar Terapanth. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the coming days at the Acharya's ashram.
Family members reported that Malu’s choice reflects a deep personal conviction rather than external pressure. While she had previously expressed ambition to clear the CA exams, she now seeks to follow a path of austerity and spiritual discipline under the guidance of the Acharya.
The event has drawn attention in regional media, highlighting a rare instance of a professional aspirant opting for monastic life. Observers note that such transitions, though uncommon, underscore the continuing relevance of traditional spiritual institutions in contemporary India.
No further details about the exact date or the specific rites have been released, but the ashram is expected to host a modest gathering of devotees and family members during the initiation.
The decision was formalised when she announced that she will travel to Ladnun, a town in the Nagaur district, to receive spiritual initiation (diksha) from Acharya Mahashraman, the head of the Jain sect known as the Shwetambar Terapanth. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the coming days at the Acharya's ashram.
Family members reported that Malu’s choice reflects a deep personal conviction rather than external pressure. While she had previously expressed ambition to clear the CA exams, she now seeks to follow a path of austerity and spiritual discipline under the guidance of the Acharya.
The event has drawn attention in regional media, highlighting a rare instance of a professional aspirant opting for monastic life. Observers note that such transitions, though uncommon, underscore the continuing relevance of traditional spiritual institutions in contemporary India.
No further details about the exact date or the specific rites have been released, but the ashram is expected to host a modest gathering of devotees and family members during the initiation.