Digambar monks are naked as a deliberate act of renunciation. In Digambara Jainism, complete non-attachment means giving up all possessions, including clothes, to show that they own nothing and depend on the mercy of others for basic needs. This nudity is symbolic of detachment from everything worldly and from the body itself, which is considered perishable.

Key points:

• Digambar tradition: monks renounce clothing and possessions as part of their vow of non-attachment.
• Svetambar tradition: monks wear simple white robes; they also renounce worldly life but use clothing as a symbolic boundary between renunciation and daily life.
• Both paths aim for liberation (moksha) and strict ethical conduct, but they differ in practice and interpretation regarding clothing.

Note: The difference is about ritual practice and symbolism, not about believing in different ultimate goals.