Jainism For Beginners Level 02

Author(s): Sayampurnashreeji
Publisher: Sayampurnashreeji

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One should practice this vow of Samayika by giving up affection and aversion (Rag and Dvesha), observing equanimity towards all objects thinking evil of no one, and being at peace with the world.
performs meditation (Samayika), engages in self-study, reads scriptures, and worships Gods (Arihantas and Siddhas). This vow promotes and nourishes one's religious life and provides training for ascetic life,
Charity Vow ATITHI SAMVIBHAG VRATA
DESAVAKASIKA VRATA
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Limited Duration of Activity Vow
ne should give food, clothes,
medicine and other articles of his own possession to Sadhus, Sadhvis, and pious and needy people. The food offered should be pure and given with reverence,
O his vow sets new limits to
the limitations already set by Dikvrata and Bhoga Upbhoga Vrata. The general life long limitation of doing business in certain areas and the use of articles are further restricted for particular days and times of the week. This means that one shall not, during a certain period of time, do any activity, business, or travel beyond a certain city, street, or house.
JAIN HOUSEHOLDERS (SHRAVAKS & SHRAVIKAS)
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PAUSHADHA VRATA
One should not prepare any food especially for Sadhus & Sadhvis because they are not allowed to have such food. Donating of one's own food & articles to monks & others provides an inner satisfaction & raises ones
his vow requires a person, to live
the life of a monk for a day or longer. During this time one should retire to a secluded place, renounce all sinful activities, abstain from seeking pleasure from all objects of the senses, and observe due restraint of body, speech and mind. A person follows five great vows (Mahavratas) completely during this time. He passes his time in spiritual contemplation,
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