Sanyogita (Buddhist Bhikkhuni)

Sanyogita, also said, Sayogita or Sahayogita (Sanskrit:संयोगिता,Pali;Sanskrit;Sanyogitā) was a Buddhist bhikkhuni or nun who was a princess before being a bhikkhuni. She was one of the disciples of Gautama Buddha and the friend of Khema, wife of Bimbisara. She was born in Kundalpura, where her father, Malwarsena was ruling. She was the daughter of King Malwarsena of Kundalpura and mother's name was Queen Sunanda. When she was a little girl, she was interested in listening to Gautama Buddha's voice so she went and became his disciple. Sanyogita declined to be a princess because she didn't like it the most. Bhikkhuni Sanyogita then took the help of her friend, Khema and also Uppalavanna for understanding. She also understood to respect a person even when they used to not respect her by her teacher, Gautama Buddha. Her father wanted her to be a princess, but apart from being a princess, she became a bhikkhuni and her religion was Buddhism.