Jainism Fundamentalism and Peaceful Society

Author(s): Hemant Shah
Publisher: Z_Gems_of_Jainism_001803.pdf

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3. Practice restraint (Gupti) of thought,
speech and bodily movements. Practice dharma of ten different kinds, namely, forgiveness, humility, straightforwardness, truthfulness, cleanliness, self- restraint, austerity (internal and external), sacrifice, non
attachments and celibacy. 5 Meditate on the cardinal truth,
taught regarding the self and the world. Conquer, through fonitude, all pains and discomforts that arise, from hunger, thirst, heat, cold etc and.... Attain equanimity, purity, absolute greedlessness and for perfect conduct Jain ethics includes different gunvratas and Siksavratas. The five great vows aim at “virtue consists in five fold conduct of one who has knowledge and faith. These five
vows are i. Ahimsa or non-injury in thought, speech
and deed.
Satya or Truth iii. Astey a or not to steal.
Brahmacharya or chastity in words, thought and deed, and Aparigraha or renunciation by thought,
speech and action Ahimsā If Jainism has been described as an 'ethical system par excellence', Ahimsa is the keynote of the system.