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

Q: Yapaniya was the sect of-

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

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

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