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and had a daughter named Priyadarshana before his renunciation of worldly life. In spite of the outward differences, the fundamental views on ethics and philosophy are identical in all Jain traditions. Both sects believe in 24 Tirthankaras, the same philosophy of karma, and the path of liberation. Namaskar Mangal Sutra, the most celebrated book, Tattvärtha Sutra, Bhaktämar Stotra, and many more, are common to both traditions.
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