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What did the Digambaras believe in?

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Fasting

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Self Mutilation

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Hard Penance

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Covering themselves in a white cloth

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The correct options are
B Self Mutilation
C Hard Penance
Digambaras, a Jain sect led by Bhadrabahu, were the more orthodox followers of Mahavira. They practised long fasts and led a life of hardship and penance. They also believed in not covering themselves with clothing, as even clothing signifies a tie to worldly bonds.

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