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प्रश्न
Name the two sects of Jainism. What is the main difference between the two?
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उत्तर
Svetambaras and Digambaras. Their main difference is that the Digambar Munis (ascetics) remain completely nude. They do not keep even a small piece of cloth on their bodies. Svetambara Munis, on the other hand, wear white clothes.
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