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 texts such as the "Samayasāra" and the "Pravacanasāra". Other prominent "Acharyas" of this tradition were, Virasena (author of a commentary on the "Dhavala"), Samantabhadra and Siddhasena Divakara. The "Satkhandagama" and "Kasayapahuda" have major significance in the "Digambara" tradition. Relics found from Harrapan excavations such as seals depicting "Kayotsarga" posture, idols in "Padmasana" and a nude bust of red limestone, give insight into the antiquity of the "Digambara" tradition. The presence of gymnosophists (naked philosophers) in Greek records as early as the fourth century BC, supports the claim of the "Digambaras" that they have preserved the ancient "Śramaṇa" practice. Dundas talks