Swetambar n their types
Śvetāmbara Jainism (white-clad Jains) is one of the two main Jain traditions. Within Śvetāmbara, there are three primary sub-sects:
- Murtipujaka (Deravasi / Mandir-Mārgi)
- They worship Tirthankara idols in temples and follow temple rituals.
- Monks often wear muḥpatti (cloth over the mouth) while speaking.
- This is the largest Śvetāmbara group.
- They reject idol worship and temple rituals.
- Worship and study happen in simple prayer halls called sthānaks, without images.
- A reformist Śvetāmbara sub-sect that emphasizes strict discipline and centralized leadership under a single Acharya.
- They also do not practice idol worship and focus on internal spiritual practice.
Notes:
- Śvetāmbara is distinct from Digambara (the other main Jain tradition). Digambaras have their own practices and scriptures.
- These sub-sects share core Jain beliefs but differ mainly in worship styles (idol worship vs. non-idol worship) and organizational structure.
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