Consider the following statements about certain beliefs of sects of Jainism 1 Digambaras believe tha...........

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Consider the following statements about certain beliefs of sects of Jainism.

1. Digambaras believe that women cannot achieve liberation without first being reborn as a man.

2. Digambara monks are not allowed any possessions, not even personal begging bowls.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Concept: Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara (meaning sky clad) sect and the Svetambara (meaning white clad) sect. Each of these sects is also divided into subgroups.The two sects agree on the basics of Jainism, but disagree on:details of the life of Mahavira the spiritual status of women whether monks should wear clothes rituals which texts should be accepted as scripture.
Justification: Statement 1: As per them, this is because women cannot live a truly ascetic life,because they have to possess clothes. They believe true monks must live without clothes.
Statement 2: They believe that one can become a monk only by having no worldly possessions by demonstrating indifference to earthly emotions such as shame Digambara monks are not allowed any possessions, not even begging bowls and so can only receive gifts in their cupped hands.