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2. Hitting them with sticks or by any other means, 3. Piercing nose, ear, or amputing limbs or any part of the body, 4. Making them carry heavy load, or 5. Depriving them of food, shelter, etc. If I have indulged in any of the above acts, then may all my such sins be dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHAMI DUKKADAM.
2 - MRUSHAVAAD - TRUTHFULNESS The second minor vow is to refrain from speaking gross lies. When will that auspicious day come in my life, when I can take vow not to speak lies, pertaining to matrimonial matters, trading in animals or land, misrepresenting or denying somebody's property deposited, or becoming a false witness, etc? Until I can take this vow, I shall try not to lie or ask someone else to lie for me, or encourage those who indulge in lies mentally, verbally, or physically.
There are following five major violations pertaining to this vow of truthfulness:
1. Uttering dreadful or shocking words, 2. Divulging in someone else's secrets, 3. Wrong advice, 4. False witnessing or preaching, or 5. False documentation or forgery.
If I have indulged in any of the above acts, then may all my such sins be dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHAMI DUKKADAM.
3-ADATTADAAN - NON-STEALING The third minor vow is to refrain from theft. When will that auspicious day come in my life, when I can take the vow of not
