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Not to get involved in defamation of others
O Praising patience in adversity
Humbleness in prosperity
Speaking sweetly and agreeably
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O
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O Abiding by one's word
Overcoming impediments
Planned expenditure
O Insistence on doing noble things
O Discarding improper actions
O Discarding such evils as excessive sleep, sensory delights, passions and scandal spreading
Caring for propriety etc.
If we keep admiring such virtues, we will acquire them.
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Anu-vratas (vows) for Shrävaks and Shrävikäs
The partial renunciation of worldly attachments practiced by Shrävaks and Shrävikäs is called Anu-vrata [minor vows]. Anu-vratas (minor vows) has negative as well as positive aspects. Each vow has its negative aspect in the form of moral prohibitions or restrictions and positive aspect in the form of a moral duty.
In addition, each of these vows has a twofold purpose:
Spiritual purpose is that the observance of each of these vows will prevent the acquiring of new Karma. The thought of injury, theft, or falsehood is the cause of sin.
Social purpose is by observance of each of the vows, an individual will be discharging his social obligation. To desist from violence or theft is to preserve peace and safety in society. The same thoughts expressed in action will be punished by the state.
While the spiritual fruit of observance of the vows is self-control and stoppage of the evil tendency of the mind, the mundane fruit is mental peace and the good of the society.
The following are 12 Anu-vratas for Shrävaks and Shrävikäs (Vows for a Laity)
Five Anu-vratas (Minor Vows):
Name
1. Ahimsa anu-vrata
2. Satya anu-vrata 3. Achaurya anu-vrata 4. Brahmacharya anu
vrata
5. Aparigraha anuvrata
Scriptural Name
Sthul Pränätipät Viraman-vrata Sthul Mrushäväda Viraman-vrata Sthul Adattädäna Viraman-vrata Svadärä-santosh
Ichchhä Parimäna or Parigraha Parimäna Vrata
JAIN PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE - 2
Meaning
Avoidance of gross violence Avoidance of gross untruthfulness Avoidance of gross stealing
Censual relationship only with your spouse
Providing limit to your possessions
