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Twelve Vows of Layperson
Four Disciplinary Vows (Siksha-vratas):
Limited duration of Meditation (Samayik Vrata ⚫ Limited area and duration of activity (Desavakasika Vrata)
Limited duration of Ascetic's life (Pausadha Vrata)
Charity Vow (Atithi Samvibhaga Vrata)
They reflect the purity of one's heart.
They encourage us in the performance of our religious duties.
They are preparatory to the discipline of an ascetic's life.
