in practices, the core philosophy and main principles of each sect is the same.

Schism

Traditionally, the original doctrine of Jainism was contained in scriptures called Purva. There were fourteen Purva. These are believed to have originated from Rishabhanatha, the first tirthankara. There was a twelve-year famine around fourth century BCE. According to Svetambara texts - The undivided Jain sangha was headed by Acharya Krishnasuri, who initiated Sivabhuti

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