Digambara monk the observance of "ahiṃsā" (non-injury). The monk is required to renounce "himsa" (injury) in all three forms: The monk shouldn't injure any living being both in actions and thoughts. A digambara monk must not say things which, though true, can lead to injury to living beings. Not to take anything if not given. According to the Jain text, "Tattvārthasūtra", five observances that strengthen this vow are: "Brahmacharya" refers to the self-control in respect of sex-function. It means avoiding all the kinds of natural and unnatural sex-gratification. Renunciation of worldly things and foreign natures, external and internal A digambara monk doesn't
Digambara "Bispanthi" also worship "Yaksha" and "Yakshini" like Bhairava and Kshetrapala. Their religious practices include "aarti" and offerings of flowers, fruits and "prasad". "Bhattarakas" are their "dharma-gurus" and they are concentrated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharastra and South India. According to "Digambara" texts, after attaining "Kevala Jnana" (omniscience), "arihant" (omniscient beings) are free from human needs like hunger, thirst, and sleep. In contrast, Śvētāmbara texts preach that it is not so. According to the "Digambara" tradition, a soul can attain "moksha" (liberation) only from the male body with complete nudity being a necessity. While, Śvētāmbaras believe that women can attain liberation from