Digambara Faith ID

Digambara faith in Crusader Universalis 3.

Digambara Faith

Jainism
The faith ID for Digambara is digambara.
digambara

Commands

The following command will set your character's faith to 'Digambara.'

set_faith digambara

The following command will add the specified amount of fervor to 'Digambara.'

change_fervor [amount] digambara

Overview

Introduction

Digambara is one of the two main sects of Jainism, an ancient religious tradition that originated in India. The term "Digambara" translates to "sky-clad" signifying their traditional practice of nudity as a statement of the rejection of all material possessions.

Origin and Beliefs

Digambara emerged in the first century BC as a more austere branch compared to other Jain sects. Followers believe in the teachings of Tirthankaras, spiritual teachers in Jainism. The group emphasizes on the ideals of asceticism and renunciation, with the notion that one must reject all material possessions (including clothes) to achieve moksha, or liberation from the worldly cycle of birth and death.

Spiritual Practices

The followers of Digambara sect lead a strict and rigorous lifestyle. Monks are expected to live a life of uncompromising renunciation, which includes nudity, possession-less lifestyle, begging for food, and meditating in uncomfortable postures. This ethos particularly underlines the belief of detachment from worldly possessions and pleasures as necessary prerequisites for liberation.

Status of Women in Digambara

There is a notable difference between Digambara and the other significant Jain sect, Svetambara, regarding the spiritual potential of women. Digambaras believe that women are unable to achieve liberation without being reborn as men first, as they argue that a women's bodily nature makes total renunciation of possessions including clothes physically and socially impossible. However, they do offer veneration to women Tirthankaras in their temples and art.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Digambara represents one of the most austere and radical branches of Jainism, imposing a rigorous lifestyle for its followers, whereby they aim to free themselves from material possessions and attachments. Despite the diversity of interpretations within different Jain schools, concepts of non-violence, asceticism, and spiritual liberation remain the common threads that bind Jains together.

Information

Digambara

In-Game Description

Kevala Jnana frees the body from all physical needs. However, the soul can only be freed when completely naked, which is why Digambara monks must live without clothes.

Digambara is one of the two major schools of Jainism, originating from ancient India. This sect believes in the concept of self-mortification and austerity, with monks often eschewing clothing as an embodiment of non-materialist philosophy, giving the sect its name, which translates to "sky-clad".

Jainism Faiths

FaithFaith ID
Digambaradigambara
Svetambarasvetambara
Yapaniyayapaniya