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14-CODE OF CONDUCTS OF MONKS AND LAYPEOPLE
Brahmacharya (Chastity)
Not to indulge in sensual pleasures Aparigraha (Non-possession / Non-attachment)
Complete detachment from people, places, and material things
Jainism teaches one to follow these vows through thought, speech and action. It further explains that one should not indulge in these activities nor should one encourage anyone to indulge in them, and should not praise anyone who indulges in them. These are called Mahävrata or great vows because monks and nuns practice these five vows fully with utmost dedication.
B. Twelve Anuvratas (Twelve Vows of Laypeople)
Lay people follow the five vows to a limited extent and it is called Anuvrata. Lay people follow an additional seven vows to support the five Anuvratas. Three of these are Merit Vows and four are Disciplinary Vows.
Basic Vows Anuvratas
Nonviolence Truth Non-stealing
Control of Sensual Desires Limiting Possessions
Twelve Minor Vows
Reinforcing Vows Gunavratas
Liimit Travel Limit Activities
(ie. no night-time eating)
Limit Harmful Activities (ie. hunting, warfare)
Spiritual Exercises
Shikshavratas
Meditation and Attaining Equanimity
Living as a Monk and Nun Limited use of
Non-essentials Serving the Needy
Five Main Anuvratas
Ahimsa (Nonviolence / Compassion)
One should not cause harm to any mobile living beings (twoto five-sensed beings) intentionally and for our existence.
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