Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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3) Asteya or Achaurya Mahavrata
Vow of absolute Non-stealing Asteya (Adattadana Viraman Mahavrata) means without the permission of the owner they will not take anything from anywhere.
4) Brahmacharya Mahavrata
Vow of absolute Celibacy Brahmacharya (Maithuna Viraman Mahavrata) means they have to observe celibacy with an absolute adherence to it. The Sadhu or Sadhvis should not even touch a member of the opposite sex regardless of their age
Therefore, Jain Sadhus & Sadhvis never cause harm or violence to any living being. They live according to the pledge that they do not harm even the tiniest creatures. They always speak the absolute truth. They do not lie on account of fear, desire, anger or deceptive intentions. Without the permission of the owner, they do not take even the smallest thing such as a straw. They observe the vow of celibacy with an absolute adherence to it. They do not touch the members of the opposite sex even children. If members of the opposite sex touch them by mistake or ignorance, they must undergo a ritual of repentance (Prayashchitta) for self purification. Jain Sadhus & Sadhvis do not keep money with them. They do not own or have control of any wealth, houses, or movable or immovable property or organization. They limit their necessities to the lowest limit and apart from these limits they do not have any attachments or possessions.
5) Aparigraha Mahavrata
Vow of absolute Non-attachment Aparigraha (Parigraha Viraman Mahavrata); means they do not possess anything and do not have any attachment for things they keep for their daily needs.
JAIN ASCETICS (SADHUS & SADHVIS)
Special rules of CONDUCT FOR SPÉCIFIC
- Adivities
In summary, while taking these vows, they say, "Oh Lord Arihanta! I will not commit the sins of violence, express falsehood, steal, enjoy sensual pleasures, and be possessive. The above sins I will not commit by speech, thought or deed; nor will I assist or order anyone to commit these sins, I will not approve or endorse anyone committing such sins. Oh Lord! I hereby take a sacred and solemn vow that throughout my life I will follow these five major vows and strictly follow the code of conduct laid out for a Sadhu and a Sadhvi."
n addition to the five great vows,
the Jain Sadhus or Sadhvis follow special rules of conduct such as not consuming food or water after sunset or before sunrise, and wait 48 minutes after sunrise, before even drinking boiled water.
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