Shvetambars believe that:

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Shvetambars believe that both men and women can achieve liberation and attain the state of kevala jnana (omniscience). This means that gender is not a barrier to spiritual progress and both genders have equal potential to reach moksha. However, the Digambar sect of Jainism believes that only men can attain kevala jnana and women have to be reborn as men to reach this state. Shvetambars believe in the concept of anekantavada, which means that truth can be perceived in multiple ways. They believe that a soul, regardless of its gender, has the potential to attain liberation. This is in contrast to Digambar Jains who believe that only male souls can attain liberation.

Shvetambars Believe That