UPSC HISTORY

Digambar believe that women must be reborn as men to attain liberation.

Svetambaras wear white robes, symbolizing simplicity and non-attachment.

The division between Svetambara and Digambara sects occurred due to a famine in Magadha.

Digambara monks practice complete nudity as a symbol of renunciation.

Svetambara sects emphasize only the teachings of Mahavira and disregard Parshvanatha.

Digambaras believe that Kevala Jnana monks no longer need to consume food.

Svetambara Tirthankara idols are depicted nude without adornments.

The Bisapantha sub-sect of Digambaras worships Yakshas and Yakshinis.

Sthanakavasis within Svetambaras reject idol worship.

Digambar Terapantha emphasizes rituals involving Yaksha and Yakshini idols.

Taranapantha Digambaras focus on sacred text worship, rejecting idolatry.

Svetambara monks practice nudity similar to Digambara monks.

Acharya Bhadrabahu led the group that migrated to Shravanabelagola.

Digambaras believe liberation can only be achieved through extreme austerities.

Svetambaras believe women can attain moksha and Tirthankara status.

Digambara literature relies heavily on the 12 Angas written in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit.

Terapanthi Svetambaras reject idol worship and practice scriptural worship.

Svetambara monks and nuns cover their mouths with a muhapatti to practice non-violence.

Malli, the 19th Tirthankara, is recognized as female by both Digambaras and Svetambaras.

Mula Sangh is the oldest branch within the Svetambara sect.

Bisapantha rituals in Digambara involve offerings of flowers and fruits.

Svetambaras emphasize spiritual guidance over strict asceticism.

Digambaras argue that only male monks can attain moksha due to strict ascetic rules.

Digambara monks use muhapatti to avoid harming microorganisms.

Svetambaras focus on Parshvanatha's teachings of four restraints.

Sallekhana is accepted as a practice in both Svetambara and Digambara sects.

Taranapantha sub-sect arose within the Svetambara tradition.

Svetambara idols are adorned with jewels and have glass eyes inserted for lifelike detail.

Digambara Terapantha rejects Bhattarakas' authority and ritualistic practices.

Svetambaras strictly adhere to the Pancha Mahavratas without additional interpretations.