Śvetāmbara Terapanth
Śvetāmbara Terapanth is a sect of the Śvetāmbara, Śvetāmbara Jainism that was founded by Acharya Bhikshu (Jain Monk), Acharya Bhikshu in Vikram Samvat 1817. Acharya Bhikshu believed in strict adherence to the canonical code of conduct for ascetics as prescribed by Lord Mahavira. Acharya Bhikshu rigorously followed the principles and thus set an example for all to follow. He showed the way for the life of discipline, purity and self-control. He opposed the contemporaneous laxity in the conduct of the ascetics of the Sthanakvasi sect and suggested reformation, but his suggestions were not well received by his colleagues and his guru, Acharya Raghunathji. Due to the conflict, Acharya Bhikshu, along with a few monks who supported his views, separated from Acharya Raghunathji at Bagadi (Marwar) in Vikram Samvat 1817 (), Chaitra Shukla Navami. This marked the beginning of the Śvetāmbara Terapanth.The Terapanth religious sect is known for its finely organized structure which o ...
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Terapanth Official Symbol तेरापंथ प्रतीक चिन्ह
Terapanth or Tera Panth may refer to: * Digambara Terapanth, a sect of the Digambara tradition of Jainism * Shvetambara Terapanth, a sect of Shvetambara Jainism See also

* Taran Panth, another Digambar Jain sect, should not be confused with Terapanth {{Disambiguation ...
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