Q. Which of the following comparison between Digambara and Svetambara sect of Jainism is/are correct?
While Digambara believes in Sabastra Mukti, Svetambara did not believes in it.
Digambara are not allowed to have any kind of possessions while Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things.
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Digambara believes that women cannot achieve nirvana or liberation directly. They first have to reborn as a man for this.
Svetambara, on the other hand, have a different opinion. According to them, women are equally capable of achieving liberation as a man. They believe in Sabastra Mukti. They believe that anybody can achieve salvation, be it a householder or a monk.
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.
Digambara monks are not allowed to have any kind of possessions while Svetambara monks are allowed to possess 14 specified things
Svetambara idols of Tirthankars are decorated with jewels, wearing loincloth with prominent staring eyes.
However, Digambara idols are naked, undecorated with downcast eyes.