What is Digambar?

Q: What is Digambar?

A: Digambar is one of the two main sects of Jainism.

Q: What is the other main sect of Jainism apart from Digambar?

A: The other main sect of Jainism is Svetambar.

Q: What does the word 'Digambara' mean?

A: The word 'Digambara' is made up of two words 'dig' and 'ambar', meaning the person whose clothes (ambar) is the directions (dig).

Q: How do Digambar interpret Jainism?

A: Digambar have a stricter interpretation of Jainism than other sects.

Q: How is Digambar translated to English?

A: Digambar is translated to English as 'sky-clad'.

Q: What is the significance of the word 'ambar' in Digambar?

A: The word 'ambar' in Digambar refers to clothes.

Q: What does the word 'dig' signify in Digambar?

A: The word 'dig' in Digambar signifies directions.