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Differences between Digambara & Svetambara


Digambara

Svetambara

Meaning – sky-clad
Meaning - white-clad
Digambaras remain completely nude
Svetambaras wear white cloths
Digambara images of Tirthankaras have downcast eyes & simple naked figure
Svetambara images of Tirthankaras have prominent staring eyes & richly decorated figure
They believe that women can’t achieve nirvana directly
They believe that women are equally capable of achieving liberation as a man
They believe that Mahavira is a Bal Brahmachari
They believe that Mahavira is married to the princess Yasoda & has a daughter
Digambara monks are not allowed to possess anything.
Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things

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