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A Treatise on Jainism
the combination of Real Right Belief, Real Right Knowledge and Real Right Conduct.
Among the Jains there are two main sects : Swetambaras and Digambaras. The Svetambaras are subdivided into Murtipujak, Sthanak-vasi and Terapanthi. The latter two do not believe in idol-worship. The three main groups of Digambaras are Bisapanthi, Tarahapanthi and Taranapanthi. They believe in idol-worship. The observance of the great vows are uniform for all the Jains except that the vow of Aparigraha (non-possession) is followed in its full sense by Digambar Monks only, who remain unclad. A peacockfeather broom and a water-pot (tumbdu) are the possessions of Digambar Monks. They keep standing while they eat from the cavity of their palms. Sthanakvasi and Terapanthi Monks and Nups carry a piece of cloth tied on their mouth (Muhapatti) which distinguishes them from other Monks and Nuns. Murtipujak Monks and Nuns carry a Muhapatti in their hand and they hold it at a distance from the mouth while delivering religious discourses. Some critics call the Jainas Idolatrous. The answer to them is that the Jainas
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