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for them to practise ahimsa (non violence) to the fullest extent. But they are able to shun himsa to some extent. As such, the first vow is taken thus: "I shalln't inflict any injury on any mobile living beings consciously or with an intent to do so." Layman must in every act of theirs, keep proper vigilence whereby no or even least injury is inflicted on immobile living beings (Sthavar Jivas such as earth, water, fire, air and vegetable as their bodies).
II. Vow of Abstention from uttering gross falsehood:
Though it may not be possible for laymen to completely abstain from uttering falsehood, they must necessarily avoid at least such falsehood as could give a shock to others. By this vow one has to abstain from giving false evidence, preparing or uttering false documents, giving false advice or making statements amounting to a breach of trust or indulging in such other utterances resulting in injury to others.
III. Vow of abstention from gross larceny:
Laymen may not be able to completely avoid acts of larceny (that is acts of unlawShree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
