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48: An Introduction to Jaina Sadhanā
He eats only at fixed times. He should gain his ends (purușārthas ) in such a way that the one does not interfere with the other.
7. He gives alms to those who come unexpectedly, to the Sādhu and to the poor, is free from obstinacy and has a partiality for good qualities.
8. Knowing his own strength and weakness, he avoids such actions as are not suited to the time and country (in which he lives ). He worships persons who are rigid in keeping their vows and far advanced in knowledge and he feeds those who deserve feeding.
9. He is provident, has more than ordinary knowledge, is grateful for what is done for him, is loved by people, is modest, merciful, of a serene disposition and benevolent.
10. He is always intent on defeating the six interior enemies and controls all his five-senses. Such are the suggestions of a house-holder's duties.
Twelve Vows
Practical right conduct of a house-holder consists in observing the following twelve vows :
(i) Ahimsā : refraining from intentionally killing and doing injury of all types of mobile living beings.
(ii) Satya : refraining from falsehood. (iii) Asteya : refraining from theft.
(iv) Brahmacarya : refraining from sexual relations except with one's own wife and to remain contended with one's own wife.
(v) Parigraha parimāņa : limiting one's possessions.
(vi) Dig-vrata : limiting the field of one's worldly activities in all the ten directions.
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