Why is the Yapaniya sect considered a 'bridge' sect?

Because it practiced the Digambara monk tradition of nudity but supported the Shvetambara belief in female liberation and scriptural authority.

Jainism Sectarian History

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_2010_61 Ref: A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh

Yapaniya was the sect of-

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Correct Option: B

Yapaniya was a Jain sect that existed primarily in Karnataka. It was unique for following Digambara monastic practices while adopting Shvetambara doctrinal views.