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SPIRITUAL LIGHT.
practice of rules laid down for the ascetics. These rules are strongly recommended as preliminary steps - for asceticism. One who has observed all the above Pratimās is said to have advanced to the fifth stage of spiritual development.
Vows:-The five Great Vows as described in the preceding chapter are to be observed in toto by the ascetics, while the house-holders are required to observe them with certain limitations. These five vows are called Anuvratta with respect to them. These are followed by three Guna-vratas which help the proper observance of the first five vows and by four Siksbā-vratas which help the layman in discharging their religious duties.
Sixth vow ( Dig-Parimāna Vrata ) implies that one should limit his travelling by. land or by sea in certain areas in all directions, based on the principles of non-injury to living beings for personal, social or professional work except for religious purposes. Also he must refrain from sending other men on his behalf. It has two aspects: Physical and Mental. The five transgressions to be avoided are with reference to climbing, descending, proceeding obliquely and violating the limit fixed for going in two directions and by forgetfulness. Breaking the vow excludes transgression by forgetfulness and accident.
Seventh vow (Bhogopabhoga Parimāna Vrata):The house-holder should limit the use of things new
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