Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c14.s4.52

c14.s4.52

"May the venerable Saṃgha hear me. Whilst this case was being enquired into, pointless speeches were brought forth, and Buddhism, Jainism branched off into several sects a few centuries after the nirvâṇa of its founder. Towards the close of the first century A.D., the Jainas were divided into Digâmbaras and Śvetâmbaras. Before two centuries had elapsed the former split into Nandisaṃgha, Devasaṃgha,