Answer

No. Digambar and Shwetambar Jains do not “hate” each other as a matter of Jain Dharma.

They are two major traditions within Jainism, with some differences in scriptures, monastic practices, rituals, and historical interpretations. But both revere the Tirthankars, accept the core Jain principles of ahimsa, karma, moksha, samyak darshan, samyak jnan, and samyak charitra.

Explanation

Like many religious traditions, Jain society has had disagreements and debates between sects over history. Sometimes these differences may lead to social distance, arguments, or community-level tension. But hatred is not a Jain value.

Common ground between Digambar and Shwetambar Jains includes:

• Faith in the 24 Tirthankars
• Reverence for Bhagwan Mahavir
• Belief in soul, karma, rebirth, and liberation
• Commitment to ahimsa, satya, aparigraha, brahmacharya, and achaurya
• Respect for tapasya, self-control, and spiritual purification

Their differences are real, but they do not cancel their shared Jain identity.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, hatred, anger, pride, deceit, and attachment are passions that bind karma to the soul. So hating another Jain tradition would go against the spirit of Jain teachings.

Anekantvad also teaches us to understand truth with humility and respect, recognizing that different viewpoints may exist.

Takeaway

Digambar and Shwetambar Jains may differ in practices and beliefs, but Jain Dharma does not support hatred between them. A true Jain attitude is respect, non-violence, humility, and focus on one’s own spiritual progress.