In Jainism, when people say “different sets,” they usually mean different sects (branches) of Jains.

1. Two main sects

1. Digambar

- “Diga” = sky, “ambar” = clothes → sky‑clad. - Monks do not wear clothes, symbolizing total non‑attachment. - Traditionally believe: - A fully perfect monk (Kevali) does not eat food. - Women cannot attain liberation in the same life; they must be reborn as men first. - Scriptures and rituals are slightly different from Śvetāmbars.

1. Śvetāmbars (Shwetambar)

- “Śveta” = white, “ambar” = clothes → white‑clad. - Monks and nuns wear white clothes. - Believe: - Kevali can still take food. - Women can attain liberation directly (e.g., as Mallinath Bhagwan in Śvetāmbara tradition). - Have their own set of preserved Agams (scriptures) and rituals. You can read more here

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2. Main sub‑sects within Śvetāmbars

Within Śvetāmbars, there are three big sub‑groups:

1. Mūrtipūjak (Deravasi)

- Worship idols (murtis) of Tirthankars in temples. - Do a lot of traditional rituals, aartis, pujas, etc.

1. Sthānakvāsī

- Do not worship idols. - Pray and do satsang in simple halls called Sthānak (no idols). - Stress meditation, simplicity, and inner practice.

1. Terāpanth

- Came out of Sthānakvāsī tradition. - No idol worship. - Very disciplined, organized under one Acharya (single head for the whole sect).

You can read a simple explanation on Śvetāmbara sub‑sects here

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3. Further divisions

Both Digambar and Śvetāmbars have more detailed divisions like:

• Different gacchas and sanghs (monastic lineages),
• Different sampradāyas (traditions) under various Acharyas.

But at a basic level, for general understanding, remember:

• 2 main sects:

• Śvetāmbars further: Mūrtipūjak, Sthānakvāsī, Terāpanth

All of them share the same core Jain principles: Ahimsa (non‑violence), Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha, and the path of Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct.