Do swetambar believe in kundkund
Yes. Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara Jain traditions honor Kundakunda (Kunda-kunda).
- Digambara: Kundakunda is one of the most important acharyas and a foundational philosopher. His key texts (like Samayasāra, Pravacanasāra, Niyamasāra, and others) are central to Digambara doctrinal teaching. He is traditionally held in very high regard, often placed after Mahavira and Gautam Swami in devotional litany.
- Śvetāmbara: They also recognize Kundakunda as a major early Jain thinker and attribute important works to him (some of which are studied and commented upon across Jain communities). However, the exact status of certain texts and the details of authorship can differ from the Digambara perspective.
If you’d like, I can point to more specific JainKnowledge pages that discuss Kundakunda’s works and their place in each tradition.