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Nigaṇṭhas
An ascetic sect in ancient India, known for strict self-discipline and austerities, often associated with Mahāvīra, a contemporary of the Buddha. Followers were known for practicing restraint, rejecting possessions, and adhering to non-violence.
Nigaṇṭha
epithet of Mahāvīra; lit. free from ties