Digambara

A Digambara (Sanskrit, m, दिगम्बर, Digambara, translated. , " Dressed in the World " in "Air dress ", " dress in heaven " or ) is a member of a religious group consisting predominantly of monks belonging to Jainism.

Lifestyle

Members of the Digambara sect of Jainism lay the commandments of stringent than Svetambaras who are also devout Jains. However Digambaras are stricter ascetic and an advocate of unrestricted right to exist of every living being. They practice non-violence ( ahimsa ) be consistently and try to avoid even accidental killing or injuring other creatures, even insects. This is done by immobility, to wear a mouthguard and / or entrained by Wedel, which - before entering - the floor is swept.

Digambaras do not participate in professional or business life and reject material possessions. They live partially or completely naked; hence the name Digambara - ' Dressed air '.

In the center of the sanctuary of Shravanabelagola Mysore at the totally undressed by Digambara Jain ascetic custom Bahubali / Gomateshvara is shown - the ideal image of many Jains. His motionless meditation even goes so far that wind up on his body tendrils.