The Svetambara Jains were
A. clad in white
B. clad in black
C. clad in red
D. saffron clad
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Svetambara is made from two Sanskrit words – Svet meaning white & Ambara meaning clothes. So, Svetambara monks are generally clad in a white attire. They believe white represents simplicity which is a must to attain liberation.This Question Belongs to History >> Jainism And Buddhism
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