Question

Explain the terms

1. Digambaras
2. Svetambaras.

Answer 1

In course of time, Jainism split into two branches, namely the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.

1. Digambaras (Sky-clad) were the orthodox followers of Mahavira and adhered to Mahavira’s principles.
2. Svetambaras (white-clad) – They wore a white dress from head to toe.

The lack of royal patronage, its severity, factionalism, and spread of Buddhism paved the way for the decline of Jainism.