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vow of non violence. This practice of Samiti or carefulness in his activities will make him a good civilised citizen.
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The five vows are the basis for the spiritual and etbical practice in Jainism will try to explain them one by one in the Jaina sense
(A) Ahimsa or the Vow of non-violence-The Jaina attitude of ahimsa is based on the feeling of kindness and sympathy. All living beings are equal as they all possess consciousness of pleasure and pain Therefore one should be kind to every living being Ahimsa is not only limited to not killing of any living being but also none should be forced to do anything against his wish. One should not commit violence even in thought. Thoughts and ideas must be pure. If one thinks to kill or to give troubles to others, he commits violence in thought it is called bhavahimsa Violence in action as well as in thought should be omitted according to Jainism
On the other hand, the Jainas are not narrow minded They have realised that in some cases or in some cases or in some special circumstances one has to comit violence, as for example, in the time of war or inself-defence or for the defence of country, society or religion etc But in all such cases the aim should be 'to save something, or the aim should be pure The Jainas therefore has divided himsa or violence in four types.
(a) Udyamıhımsa or violence in profession—One should not do any profession which depends on violence or one have to kill some living beings, just as the profession of butcher fisherman, eggman, profession of leather and hear etc Udyamıhımsa should be onimutted in any case
(b) Samkalpılımsa or intentional violence-One should not commit violence intentionally. Samkalpıhimsa includes violence for the sake of fun or violence performed under intense passion.
(c) Aramhlılımsa or unintentional violence-Inspite of carefulness, we commit violence some times ; unintentionally, as in walking, cooking etc A householder cannot save himself for committing this types of violence but oneshould be careful to do his daily routine.
(d) Virodhihimsa or violence in defensive works-Violence in defensive works is called virodhilumsa Although Virodluhimsa is a type of violence, but in some special conditions a householder has to commit it, as for example, in self defence or for the defence of people, country or religion etc But the aim should be 'to save' something, not agreessive. A householder can take part in war in order to save his country
(B) Satya or the vow of faithfulness-Truthfulness is not speaking what is only true, but speaking what is true as well as good and pleasant Truthfulness should be used in thought, speech and action Even one should not favour any false argument.
(C) Asteya or the vow of non-stealing-Generally, this vow consists in not taking what is not given But abatement of theft receiving stolen property, violating state rules. use of false weights and measures and adulteration etc all should be ommitted.
(D)
Brhmacharya or the vow of self control—This vow is generally interpreted as
