difference note about adinath in digamber and shwetamber

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Traditions vary regarding Adinath (Rishabhanatha) between Digambara and Śvētāmbara sects, particularly in iconography and some doctrinal interpretations.

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In Jainism, Adinath or Rishabhanatha is revered as the first Tirthankara. Both Digambara and Śvētāmbara sects honor him as the originator of the Tirthankara tradition, but they differ in certain representations and beliefs. The Digambara tradition typically depicts Adinath as nude, symbolizing complete renunciation, whereas the Śvētāmbara tradition portrays him clothed in white robes, emphasizing purity and non-attachment.

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