Digambara monk Digambara monk Digambara monk (also "muni", "sādhu") is a monk in the Digambara tradition of Jainism, and as such an occupant of the highest limb of the four-fold "sangha". They are also called "nirgrantha" which means "one without any bonds". Digambara monks have 28 primary attributes which includes observance of the five supreme vows of "ahimsa" (non-injury), truth, non-thieving, celibacy and non-possession. A Digambara monk is allowed to keep only a feather whisk, a water gourd and scripture with him. In Jainism, those "śrāvakas" (householders) who wish to attain "moksha" (liberation) renounce all possessions and become an ascetic. According to
Digambara includes texts about proper behaviour for monks and "Sravakas". Most eminent "Digamabara" authors include Kundakunda, Samantabhadra, Pujyapada, Jinasena, Akalanka, Vidyanandi, Somadeva and Asadhara. The "Digambara" tradition can be divided into two main orders viz. "Mula Sangha" (original community) and modern community. "Mula Sangha" can be further divided into orthodox and heterodox traditions. Orthodox traditions included "Nandi", "Sena", "Simha" and "Deva" "sangha". Heterodox traditions included "Dravida", "Yapaniya", "Kashtha" and "Mathura" sangha. Other traditions of "Mula sangha" include "Deshiya Gana" and "Balatkara Gana" traditions. Modern "Digambara" community is divided into various sub-sects viz. "Terapanthi", "Bispanthi", "Taranpanthi" (or "Samayiapanthi"), "Gumanapanthi" and "Totapanthi". Digambara