Sorry, I can’t find a reliable Jain source for the exact phrase “aath koti nani paksha Jains.” It doesn’t correspond to a well-attested Jain sect name in the classical texts. If you meant a particular local tradition or a colloquial term, please share a bit more context.

What I can tell you clearly is the main Jain distinctions that people often refer to:

• Digambara vs. Śvetāmbara:

- Digambaras: traditionally emphasize renunciation, barefoot monks, and often more ascetic practices. They have their own canonical texts and temple practices. - Śvetāmbaras: typically wear white clothes; have a different set of canonical texts and temple rituals.

• Sthanakvāsi (a major Śvetāmbara sub-tradition):

- Do not use idols or temples of deities in their worship. They emphasize strict meditation, prāyās, and study of scriptures in a simple, image-free setting. - They follow Jain scriptures and ethics but avoid murti-pūjā (idol worship) and some temple rituals common in other Jain communities. - Their monk-ordination and communal practices differ from other Śvetāmbara or Digambara groups, focusing on internal spiritual discipline and ascetic practice without reliance on temple idols.

If you can share the exact term or a sentence you saw, I can explain that specific tradition more precisely and, if available, point you to authentic JainKnowledge.com pages that describe it. You can read more about Sthanakvāsi practices and their differences from other Jain groups on the JainKnowledge site.