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clad). The other group rejected clothing in order to emulate Mahavira's asceticism, and they came to be known as Digambaras (sky -clad).
The major texts of the Shvetambara sect are known as angas (limbs). These
1. Acgaranga: addresses the conduct of monks and the penance of Lord Mahavira.
2. Sutra-Kritang: describes the principle of nonviolence and the Jain concept of the universe.
3. Sthaanang: discusses the basic substances of the universe, such as living beings, Jeevas.
4. Samvayang: provides the comprehensive knowledge of the universal constituents and concepts in the light of substance (matter), environment, time, and experience.
5. Bhagvati Sutta: contains questions and answers about the soul,
matter and other related subjects.
6. Jnatadharmakatha: contains stories, illustrating the principles and teachings of the Jain religion.
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