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there is one division of the Svetambara, the Sthanak-- Vasi, who reject the worship of images.
A Jain is careful of life in every form. He tries to respect the feelings of his neighbour in every possible way. He is expected to exercise self--control and to live a hard, simple life.
For instance, he cannot take any food after sunset. Their monks and nuns hang a piece of cloth over their mouths so that insects present in the air may not be breathed in and killed.
They also carry a piece of cloth with which they are careful to wipe any place where they are about to sit down. This is to prevent their accidentally killing any tiny living bing that may be there.
The teachings of Jainism are binding upon every person of whatsoever degree. The main principle is “Do your duty. Do it as humanely as you can.”
