Which one of the following statements about the Ajivikas is not correct ?

The Ajivikas were a prominent heterodox sect founded by Makkhali Gosala, who was a contemporary of the Buddha and Mahavira [1]. While they shared some similarities with Jainism, such as practicing severe asceticism and nudity, they did not form a political or religious alliance with Jainas against Buddhists. In fact, Gosala and Mahavira had a significant falling out after six years of companionship, leading to mutual hostility between the two sects. Regarding other options, the Ajivikas were known for their extreme renunciation and dietary restrictions. They possessed a corporate organization with leaders like Puranan and had their own canonical texts, though these have not survived and are only known through fragments in Jaina and Buddhist literature [2]. Like other Shramana movements, they generally rejected the orthodox Vedic caste hierarchy [3].

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1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 3: Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects > 3.4 Ajivikas > p. 37
2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 3: Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects > Ajivikas in Tamil Land > p. 38
3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India > SUMMARY > p. 196