Correct Answer: Jainism
Subject: history
Explanation: 'Nirgrantha' (meaning 'free from bonds' or 'without knots') was the original name used for Jain monks and followers, especially the Digambara monks who renounce all possessions including clothing. Mahavira himself is referred to as 'Nirgrantha Nataputta' (Nataputta = son of the Nata/Jnatrika clan) in early Buddhist texts like the Pali Canon. This is important for competitive exams because early Buddhist texts DO mention Mahavira and Jains by this name. The Jain community was well-established before Mahavira — he is considered a reformer who revived and systematized the faith.
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