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Who was the founder of Śvētāmbara Śtānakavāsī? Which monk?
Quick Answer
The Śtānakavāsī sect of Jainism was founded by the monk Lonka Shah in the 17th century CE. He emphasized meditation and rejected idol worship, which distinguishes the Śtānakavāsī tradition from other Jain sects.
Detailed Answer
The Śtānakavāsī sect of Jainism was founded by the monk Lonka Shah in the 17th century CE. He emphasized meditation and rejected idol worship, which distinguishes the Śtānakavāsī tradition from other Jain sects.
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