How is Jainism divided?

Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the Svetambara (meaning white clad) sect.

What are some of the major differences between Svetambara and Digambara Jainism?

Śvētāmbara means “white-clad”, and refers to its ascetics’ practice of wearing white clothes, which sets it apart from the Digambara “sky-clad” Jains, whose ascetic practitioners go naked. Śvētāmbaras, unlike Digambaras, do not believe that ascetics must practice nudity.

How many Jains are in Digambar?

These ascetics are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general. According to Digambar jain history there are about three less than ten million jain ascetics till this date that have achieved Moksha.

Who were the skyclad Jains?

Digambara
Digambara, (Sanskrit: “Sky-clad,” i.e., naked) one of the two principal sects of the Indian religion Jainism, whose male ascetics shun all property and wear no clothes. In accordance with their practice of nonviolence, the monks also use a peacock-feather duster to clear their path of insects to avoid trampling them.

How did Jainism split into two sects?

The division occurred mainly due to famine in Magadha which compelled a group led by Bhadrabahu to move South India. After the end of famine, when the Southern group came back to Magadha, the changed practices led to the division of Jainism into two sects.

What was the point of difference between the two sects of Jainism?

Digambaras and Svetambaras are two sects of Jainism. The main difference between Digambaras and Svetambaras was that the followers of Digambaras did not wear any clothes and followed the original teaching of Mahavira. But the followers of Svetambaras wore white clothes and did not believe in hard penance.

What is the difference between the Jiva and Ajiva?

As nouns the difference between jiva and ajiva is that jiva is (in jainism ) all living beings; the essence or soul of such beings while ajiva is (in jainism ) all inanimate objects.

Is Rishabhdev a Shiva?

Shiva is another name of Rishabhadev in Jain tradition. We can find the word Shiv in many Jain texts, where it is the name of designation (Shivpad/Shivhood/Shivdasha which means Omniscience/Arihant or liberation/Siddha/Moksha) or it is one of the names of Rishabhadev. Both Shiv and Rishabh are known as Adinath.

Why do Jain monks remain naked?

Digambara monks Monks of this sect reject all worldly possessions in order to live a totally ascetic life. Because they are allowed no possessions whatsoever they live without clothes and go “skyclad”, which means naked. Their nakedness is also a statement that they are beyond feelings such as modesty and shame.

How did Jainism contribute to the Indian culture mention any two points?

Jainism influenced Indian language and literature. Vardhaman Mahavir preached in ‘Ardha-Magadhi’ language, the language of the common man. The people knowing ‘Magadhi’ and ‘Soruaseni’ could easily follow the preaching’s of Mahavir. Thus, the vernacular and regional languages were enriched by Jainism.

In which of the following matters does Jainism differ from Buddhism?

Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, whereas Jainism is centered on the life and teachings of Mahavira. Jainism is also a polytheistic religion and it’s goals are based on non-violence and liberation the soul.

What are the two types of Jainism?

There are two main branches of Jainism: Digambara and Svetambara. Digambara means “one who is naked” or “one who has the sky as his clothes.”. Only men can become Digambara monks. They believe that if you have anything to your name, you cannot realise the Highest. Therefore, they have renounced all material possessions.

What is Jainism Puja and how is it done?

-In Jainism, Puja can be done individually or communally. In India, Puja is carried out by the females in the family, most likely the wife of the eldest son (girls marry into families and live with their husband and his family, where the husband’s mother is in charge of the family’s affairs).

What is ahimsa to Jainism?

Ahimsa is also asking that any accidental violence done by the devotee (such as stepping on a small animal or being responsible for the death of something or someone) be forgiven and so not considered kharma. Jains do not want any kharma, good or bad; Hindus just do not like negative kharma.

What is the role of the lay community in Jainism?

-In Jainism, the Lay community, while it does not hold any leadership role, is vital to the Jain religion. They give money and supplies to the monasteries, allowing the Monks and Nuns to focus on religious rituals and practices. -In the section on Hinduism we learned that Puja is the offering of sacrifices to the gods.