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gradually. Even though different groups may have been formed earlier, there was still some interaction between the different groups (possibly more than 2), the formal split possibly occurred in 79 or 82 A.D.
The Everlasting Tradition of Jain Sadhutva Even after 2600 years, one of the most interesting aspects of Jain heritage is the consistency of
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philosophical approach, ultimate goal, and basic observance in which Sadhutva is practiced across different Jain traditions or sects. There are ofcourse quite a few differences in the practice between the different sects and traditions, but for an outside observer, these differences seem to be more semantic, cultural or situational rather than a result of any deep philosophical divide. The sacred
Breakup Of Sangh
Per
Shwetember
Tradition
Around
196BC
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The most reliable date of the great famine is 293BC (Chandragupta Maurya). In all likelihood differences in the sangh started at that time. Formal split most likely did not occur till 79AD.
Breakup
Per Digamber Tradition
Around
373BC
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