Consider the following statements with reference to Jaina sects 1 The Svetambara tradition of Jainis...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to Jaina sects.

1. The Svetambara tradition of Jainism trace their lineage through Sthulabhadra.

2. As per the Digambara sect of Jainism, Bhadrabahu was the last Shruta Kevalin.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

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Explanation:

Statement 1: By the end of the fourth century B.C., there was a serious famine in the Ganges valley. Many Jain monks led by Bhadrabagu and Chandragupta Maurya came to Sravana Belgola in Karnataka.Those who stayed back in north India were led by a monk named Sthulabahu who changed the code of conduct for the monks.This led to the division of Jainism into two sects Svetambaras (whiteclad) and Digambaras (Sky-clad or Naked).The first Jain Council was convened at Pataliputra by Sthulabahuin the beginning of the 3rd century B.C.
Statement 2: According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism- Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu.Shrutakevalin is a term used in Jainism for those ascetics who have complete knowledge of Jain Agama (texts).