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Samvatsari Pratikramana
2- Deshavagashik vrat - The second Shikshavrat is to put further restrictions on geographic limits beyond which we would not go. 3- Paushadhvrat - The third Shikshavrat is to live occasionally like a Muni for one day, which is also known as Paushadh vrat. The word Muni implies a vow of only observing, without praising or complaining; only keeping silence (Maun). 4- Atithi Samvibhagvrat - The fourth Shikshavrat is to take care of the needs of the Munis and others in need. This is known as Atithi Samvibhagvrat. Atithi means someone who may come unexpectedly, without invitation (such as a Sadhu), and Samvibhag means sharing, with love and respect.
The Atichars
1 - PRANATIPAAT - NON-VIOLENCE The first minor vow is to refrain from violence towards all living beings. When will that auspicious day come in my life, when I would take the vow not to kill deliberately, intentionally or unknowingly, any of the mobile beings, namely those with two senses, three senses, four senses, and five senses, accept those which may inflict pain to my body or my dependents? Until I take that vow, I shall try not to hurt or kill the smallest lives, or ask anyone else to do so, or encourage those who are doing so mentally, verbally, or physically.
There are following five major violations pertaining to this vow of non violence: 1. Confining of any beings inclusive of animals and birds where one could hurt them, or where there is no freedom,
