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Adherents of this religion debate the gender of a so-called “lord of jasmine” who presides (15[1])over the modern age. Some strict adherents of this religion may drink only boiled water during a (15[1])festival where the five main vows are emphasized. Males of one sect of this religion (15[1])traditionally carry a broom to sweep insects out of (15[1])their (-5[1])path. (15[3])Those (*) “sky-clad” Digambaras are contrasted with this religion’s “white-clad” Śvetāmbaras (“shweh-TUM-buh-ruh”). The last of this religion’s 24 “ford-makers,” or tirthankaras (“teer-TAHN-kuh-ruhs”), was Mahavira. For 10 points, name this dharmic religion known for its emphasis on ahimsa, or nonviolence. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

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