Yati, historically was the general term for a monk or pontiff in Jainism.^[1]

In the late medieval period, yati came to represent a stationary monk, who lived in one place rather than wandering as required for a Jain monk.^[2] The term was more common for the Śvētāmbara monastics, but was also used by the Digambaras. The term has also been occasionally for ascetics from other traditions.^[3]

Some scholars married and were termed sansari yati^[4] or mahātmās.^[5][6]

Some ruling dynasties in Rajasthan had a close relationship with yatis.^[7] Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak mentions that yatis were invited to participate in the discussion on religions.^[8]

The stationary yatis often managed institutions and properties. Some of their residences are termed jatiji in their memory.^[9]

With the re-establishment of orders of wandering (samvegi) monks since late 19th and early 20th century, the number of yatis have declined significantly.^[10][11]

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