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Question
Explain the terms
- Digambaras
- Svetambaras.
Answer in Brief
Solution
In course of time, Jainism split into two branches, namely the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.
- Digambaras (Sky-clad) were the orthodox followers of Mahavira and adhered to Mahavira’s principles.
- 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.
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