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## The Five Great Vows and the Inner Purification
**5. The Five Great Vows**
The Five Great Vows are the foundation of Jain conduct. They purify the mind, speech, and body, and lead to a state of single-pointedness and humility.
**410. The Five Great Vows**
The Five Great Vows are the foundation of Jain conduct. They purify the mind, speech, and body, and lead to a state of single-pointedness and humility.
**411. The Fourfold Path to the Mansion of Liberation**
The path to the Mansion of Liberation (moksha) is fourfold:
* **Dravya (Substance):** This refers to the material aspects of the path, such as diet, clothing, and possessions.
* **Kshetra (Field):** This refers to the environment in which one practices, such as a forest, a city, or a mountain.
* **Kala (Time):** This refers to the timing of one's practice, such as the seasons or the time of day.
* **Bhaava (State of Mind):** This refers to the mental state of the practitioner, such as their level of attachment, aversion, or delusion.
Just as one must adapt to the changing seasons, so too must one adapt their practice to the changing circumstances of their life.
**412. The Inner Purification**
This inner purification is the true essence of the inner vow. I will now briefly describe the path of the heroic vow.
**413. The Heroic Vow**
The heroic vow is characterized by unwavering strength and determination. It is the path of the truly liberated soul, who has overcome all obstacles and attained the highest state of being.