Nude sects in India

Digambara is one of 2 major sects of the Na, advent from the III century in India. Digambar name which means "even took Sky", in which nudity is the basic difference of the sect, so they are often called denominations.

The true monks are completely nude, wearing a loincloth is also not acceptable. The monks have to give all the property, no longer under the influence of these factors of the society about the pride or shame and compliant with oath non, non violence.

With regard to sects, Digambar, nudity is something different from the other sects.

In the tradition of the sect, women could not reach the top of the austerities, freed, unless they reincarnated into a man. Those who belonged to the cult nude must adhere to the principles of exotic and rather harsh.

-The followers of this sect do not bath or brushing, just wash your hands and face after going to the bathroom. After eating, they rub your teeth with your finger rather than be allowed to use the brush and bath. They said that with such action, bacteria and other small creatures on the body might be dead. Nudity is to see that no organism would be killed by their behavior.

-They eat only once a day, the work that is done. They cannot use chopsticks to bowls or dining table that stands, extend a hand to other people who put food on and check for new clean eating.

-If they hear the cries of the people or animals in distress while eating, they will not eat anymore.

With regard to sects, women could not reach the end of the austerities, so the whole cult of followers is the man.

-Their food is simple and not, they used rice, chapathi bread made from flour, Curry (no salt), coconut water. Food only to a minimum in order to maintain the activity of life.

-They usually made an oath not to eat anything during the day. Occasionally, the fasting can last up to 8 days. One of those great austerities of the denomination in the 20th century, Acharya Shantisagarji maharaj, a total of 26 years of hunger in total time 70 years of his life.

-The people in this denomination does not use the media to move that just walk and walk faster than us. Because not recommended use of means of transport, they cannot appear in a foreign country that is found only in India.

-They do not use the bed, sleeping bag or sheets and blankets, which were only sleeping on wooden planks or wood crib with a projector. Just sleep, they also do not change lying, with the idea that some germs move can be killed.

Sect followers must implement these principles.

-They don't talk in the evening do not expect themselves concerning all of problems.

-People in the denomination away from sexual problems, both physically and mentally. They only bring 3 things on his side: a fan with the furry to sit, when dusted a wooden jar to wash after potty, religious books and glasses if needed.

-Especially those who are not angry, even with people who have the responsibility for yelling at them.

-They usually do not drink water even after the meal. They only remove hair on the face and head by hand rather than using other tools.=