Nirmala

―Nirmala's catchphrase[src] | ”

**Nirmala** is a female lion. She is a member of the Night Pride and the healer of the Tree of Life. She is the daughter of Jelani.

When Kion journeyed to the Tree of Life in search of a remedy for his scar, Nirmala oversaw his healing process. First, she taught him patience at Dirisha, where he was required to jump precisely on a log that was floating down the river in order to fetch a flower on the opposite bank. Later, she coached him to be self-reflective at Pratibimba. Eventually, due to his various healing sessions, Kion was fully healed of the venom in his scar.

## Biography

### Early life

―Janna, on her deathbed[src] | ”

Nirmala was born to Jelani. She lived in a territory outside the Tree of Life's borders. At some point in her life, she became a member of the Night Pride as well as a healer at the Tree of Life.

### Meeting the Lion Guard

―Nirmala, upon the Lion Guard's arrival at the Tree of Life[src] | ”

When the Lion Guard approached the mountain pass that led to the Tree of Life, Ullu the owl spied on their activities and left to inform Nirmala and the rest of the Night Pride.

After receiving Ullu's warning, the Night Pride traveled to the mountain pass to confront the Lion Guard. The two groups engaged in a battle. During the fight, Nirmala dodged an attack from Beshte, then heeded her teammate Surak's warning to avoid Anga's aerial attack. However, after Kion used the Roar of the Elders on Baliyo, the Night Pride backed off, and their leader, Rani, ordered the Lion Guard to stay away from the Tree of Life.

Back at the Tree of Life, the Night Pride reunited with Baliyo, who was unharmed. Before leaving to report on the border incident to Janna, Rani ordered Nirmala and Surak to look after Baliyo. Nirmala told Baliyo to follow her so she could administer a cure for his head.

Later, Nirmala and the rest of the Night Pride returned to the Lion Guard, only to find that they had cleared the pass. Kion apologized to Rani and implored her to accept his friend, Ono, for healing. Impressed by his selflessness, Rani allowed Kion to come to the Tree of Life. The Lion Guard followed the Night Pride through the pass until they beheld the Tree of Life for the first time.

(To be continued)

## Physical appearance

Nirmala is a small and slender lioness. Despite her size, she is an adept fighter, as she can take on large opponents like Chuluun and Makucha. Her main pelt is brown with a slight red tinge, while her chest, muzzle, and paws are tan. She has thick black eyebrows, several pale spots below her eyes, and dark stripes on the tops of her ears. Her eyes are blue. She wears a pink flower on her right ear.

## Personality and traits

Nirmala is serene and pleasant. Despite being a member of the Night Pride, she is inclined to be peaceful and would rather work out conflict through talk than physical confrontation. As the Tree of Life's healer, she has extensive knowledge of the healing process and is patient with those she teaches.

## Relationships

Allies* Night Pride - Teammates and Close Friends
	+ Rani - Queen and Leader
	+ Kion - King, Temporary Enemy, and Former Patient
	+ Baliyo - Prince
	+ Surak - Love Interest
	+ Ullu - Majordomo
	+ Anga - Former Attempted Killer
	+ Bunga
	+ Fuli - Temporary Enemy and Savior
	+ Beshte - Temporary Enemy
	+ Ono - Temporary Enemy
* Royal Mjuzis
	+ Makini
	+ Rafiki †
* Great Lions of the Past
	+ Janna † - Former Queen
	+ Askari †
* Varya - Friend
* Feliks
* Pasha
* Polina
* Binga
* Pinguino's rookery
	+ Pinguino
* Simba's pride
	+ Simba
	+ Nala
	+ Kiara
	+ Kovu
	+ Tiifu
	+ Zuri
	+ Mufasa †
	+ Sarabi
	+ Kopa
	+ Vitani
* Jasiri's clan
	+ Jasiri - Savior
	+ Janja
	+ Cheezi
	+ Chungu
* Pride Landers
	+ Timon
	+ Pumbaa
	+ Hadithi
	+ Thurston
	+ Zito
	+ Laini
	+ Ma Tembo
	+ Makuu
	+ Bupu
* Reirei's pack
	+ Reirei
	+ Goigoi
* Kiburi's float
	+ Kiburi
	+ Tamka
* Mzingo's parliament
	+ Mzingo
* Timon's colony
* Chuluun - Former Enemy and Savior
* Azaad
* Shujaa
* Ma
* Asante
	+ Makucha
	+ Ora
	+ Mama Binturong - Former Patient
	+ Fahari
	+ Jiona
	+ Smun
* Army of Scar
	+ Scar †
	+ Ushari † - Former Patient
* Shupavu's group
	+ Shupavu
* Outsiders

## Appearances

* *The Lion King: Revisited*
	+ "The Tree of Life"
	+ "Kiara's First Hunt"
	+ "The Unwelcome Stranger"
	+ "Love Will Find a Way" (cave painting)
	+ "Return to the Pride Lands" (mentioned)
	+ "Epilogue: An Important Coronation" (non-speaking)
	+ "Lion Guard: Wild Schemes and Catastrophes"

## Trivia

* Nirmala was voiced by Miki Yamashita.

* Nirmala's name means "clear, pure, stainless, unsullied" in Hindi.

* Nirmala's catchphrase, "Arama karo," means "rest" in Hindi.