Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?

The correct answer is It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE.

Key Points

• The Digambara and Shvetambara sects primarily differ in their views on ascetic practices, particularly the wearing of clothes.
• The Shvetambaras regard canonical literature as true and sacred, such as the 12 Angas and Sutras.
• The Shvetambara Sect of Jainism does not have a historical connection with migration to the south of the Vindhyas.
  • The migration to the south of the Vindhyas is not a distinguishing factor between these sects.

Additional Information

• Jains are divided into two major sects:
  • ​The Digambara (meaning sky-clad or naked) sect.
  • The Svetambara (meaning white-clad) sect.
• Both sects follow five vows of Jainism-
  • ​Non-violence (Ahimsa)
  • Truth (Satya)
  • Non-stealing (Asteya)
  • Celibacy/chastity (Brahmacharya)
  • Nonattachment/ non-possession (Aparigraha