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Lord Mahävir organized his followers, into a four-fold order, namely monks (Sädhus), nuns (Sädhvis), laymen (Shrävaks), and laywomen (Shrävikäs). This order is known as Jain Chaturvidha Sangh.Monks and nuns do not stay at one place for more than 30 days except during rainy season of 4 months. They travel on bare foot and do not use any transportation. Male monks do not touch any female person and vice a versa. They do not eat or drink after Sunset. A few centuries after Lord Mahävir‟s Nirvana two major traditions, Digambar and Shvetämbar, were established. Shvetämbar...