Organizational Setup and Sects: Jainism
A structural analysis of the Sangha and the doctrinal schisms that shaped the Jaina tradition.
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1. Core Study Notes
Core Structure
- Caturvidha Sangha: Monks, Nuns, Laymen, Laywomen
- Acharyas: Heads of monastic orders
Leadership
- Ganas: Groups of monks under an Acharya
- Gachchhas: Sub-sects
Schism Overview
- The Great Schism: Triggered by the 12-year famine.
- Svetambara: Remained in Magadha, led by Sthulabhadra; adopted white robes.
- Digambara: Migrated to the South with Bhadrabahu; practiced strict asceticism (sky-clad).
| Feature | Digambara | Svetambara |
|---|
| Dress | Sky-clad (Nude) | White Robes |
| Women | Cannot achieve Moksha | Can achieve Moksha |
| Canon | Reject Agamas | Accept Agamas |
The Chronological Framework
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Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)
Master the key concepts and dimensions of this topic.
1. Core Study Notes
मुख्य संरचना
- चतुर्विध संघ: साधु, साध्वी, श्रावक, श्राविका
- आचार्य: मठवासी आदेशों के प्रमुख
नेतृत्व
- गण: आचार्य के अधीन साधुओं के समूह
- गच्छ: उप-संप्रदाय
विभाजन का अवलोकन
- महान विभाजन: 12 साल के अकाल के कारण उत्पन्न हुआ।
- श्वेतांबर: स्थूलभद्र के नेतृत्व में मगध में रहे; श्वेत वस्त्र अपनाए।
- दिगंबर: भद्रबाहु के साथ दक्षिण चले गए; कठोर तपस्या (वस्त्रहीन) का पालन किया।
| विशेषता | दिगंबर | श्वेतांबर |
|---|
| वस्त्र | दिशाएँ ही वस्त्र (नग्न) | श्वेत वस्त्र |
| महिलाएँ | मोक्ष नहीं पा सकतीं | मोक्ष पा सकती हैं |
| शास्त्र | आगमों को अस्वीकार | आगमों को स्वीकार |
The Chronological Framework
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