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JAIN : RELEVANCE OF TWELVE VOWS IN MODERN CONTEXT
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or having no limits to material possessions) in all respects and altogether for a particular period of time everyday, with his mind, speech and body, in any of the three ways, i.e. krita (committing these sins onesell), kārita (commissioning some one else or getting these sins done by others) and anumodanu (consenting to these sins or evil deeds being performed or done by others). The prosadhopavāsa vow enjoins a person to undertake occasional fasting for the purification of one's body and soul. During the days of fasting one is required to abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds in all respects, and spend time in study, meditation, etc.
Thus, we can confidently say that the observance of twelve vows is of great importance not only for ensuring peace and happiness of the individual but also in promoting social well-being, social harmony and world peace. Their significance in modern times is indeed remarkable.
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