Introduction to Jaina Sadhna

Author(s): Sagarmal Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Chapter VI Code of Conduct for a Jaina Monk
According to Jaina religion practical right conduct for a monk or a nun consists in observing the following rules : (a) Six great vows
1. The monks and the nuns should not kill or injure any living being, whether it is mobile or immobile.
2. They should not tell a lie in any case.
3. They should not take anything which is not given to them by its owner.
4. The monks and the nuns must observe complete celibacy and should not have any connection with the opposite sex. They must abstain not only from sexual intercourse but also from bodily decoration, sense indulgence, exciting food, association with other sex, exciting surrounding and passionate thinking.
5. The monks and the nuns should not have any possession or parigraha except such objects as are allowed by the scriptures and are essential for the observance of samyama and non-violence but they should not have any desire for or attachment to such objects.
6. They should take their meal only once a day and before sunset. Eating in the night is strictly prohibited. (6) Five Types of Vigilance
1. They should move always looking forward on the ground and in the day-time only. They should travel only on that path which is free from living creatures and green vegetables.