Book Title: ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04
Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
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Vows of a householder/laity
Vratas /vows
Amutatas
Siksavatas
Desvakida
ETETE CEEA
Alus Nou Violence
Sana Truth
Acara Nos Stealing
Brahmacara Celibacy
NonPossession
Samyaka Equanimity
Posahogada
Fasting segually
Dina Charity
Gusavatas
Gurengatas
Transgressions / Flaws of Vows
Non-violence
Binding living beings in captivity Beating living beings Mutilating limbs Overloading excessive weight on living beings Withdrawing or providing insufficient food or water to living beings.
1. Truth
Untruth pertaining to ownership Forgery or adulteration of goods Misrepresentation as witness Divulging secrets of others Using harsh language
3. Non-Stealing
Pick up goods not given and employing thieves to obtain things Receiving stolen merchants Using false weights and measures Adulterating commodities Accepting goods without paying or underpaying the required taxes and price
4. Celibacy
Company of prostitutes or other women Arranging marriages of others children Perverted sexual practices or Use other parts of body for sexual satisfaction Use sexually provocative language Excessive craving for the company of other sex
5. Non-Possession
Gaining new lands Disguising excess accumulation of gold and silver Going beyond the volume limit on grain/foodstuffs by repackaging these commodities in more compact containers Not counting on newborn of the livestock as an increase in overall holdings, since they were "not purchased" "Diminishing the amount of household goods by combining them, welding plates together.
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