RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Jain monks are called-?
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Bhikshus
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Munis
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Priests
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Jinas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Digambaras use the word muṇi for male monastics and aryika for female monastics. Digambara monks are also called nirgrantha (without bonds). Śvētāmbaras also use the word muṇi for male monastics but use the term “sadhvis for female monastics.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the Svetambara (meaning white clad) sect.
Detailed explanation-3: -From here onward till the final day of diksha, the sadhak is known as a Diksharthi or Mumukshu. Once Guru feels that the sadhak is ready to take Diksha, he gives his consent and then he asks the parents for their permission.
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