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Questions:
1. What is the position of a Jain Monk vis-à-vis a Jain householder?
2. What are the conditions of eligibility for a Jain Monk?
3. What is the difference between great vows and small vows?
4. What is the importance of non- possessiveness?
5. What is the meaning of self-control and vigilance in the case of a Jain Monk?
6. What is the spirit of rules for begging food for a Jain Monk?
7. What are the common rules of an order of the Jain Monks?
28 Mülagunas (According to the Digambaras) of Monks
1. 5 Mahāvratas:
1. Non-Violence
2. Truth
3. Non-stealing
4. Celibacy
5. Non-Possession
2. 5 Samitis (Carefulness):
1. Moving about
2. Right speech
3. Procurement of provision
4. Receiving and placing things
5. Right disposal of refuse
3. 5 Indriyanigraha:
1. Vision
2. Hearing
3. Smell
4. Taste
5. Touch
4. 6 Avasyakas:
Annexure 1
1. Equanimity
2. Praising the lord
3. Salutations
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