HISTORY
JAINISM
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Question
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What was the nature of difference between Bhadrabahu and his followers, which led to the split of Jainism into two sects, namely Digambaras and Svetambaras?
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Interpretation of certain philosophical canons
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Compilation of the teachings of Mahavira
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Whether or not the monks should wear clothes
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Idol worship
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Digambara believes that in order to achieve nirvana or liberation, one must renounce everything including clothes. Therefore Digambara monks are completely naked. Svetambara, on the contrary, believes that practice of nudity is not essential to attain liberation. Therefore they wear white clothes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Digambaras and Svetambaras are two sects of Jainism. The main difference between Digambaras and Svetambaras was that the followers of Digambaras did not wear any clothes and followed the original teaching of Mahavira. But the followers of Svetambaras wore white clothes and did not believe in hard penance.
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