Book Title: Jainism and Democracy
Author(s): Indra Chandra Shastri
Publisher: I A S S Jain Conference New Delhi

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________________ 54 TAINISM AND DEMOCRACY permitted to have any relation with such a woman. As far as the third category is concerned he is given a choice but he is advised preferably to abstain from it.. The five transgressions of this vow are as follows :(i) to have sexual relation with the woman en gaged for a short period, (ii) unmarried, (iii) to satisfy the sexual desire unnaturally, (iv) to have an intense sex-desire, (v) to indulge in the conjugal relation of human beings or animals other than his own family or possessions. Non-possession The fifth vow is connected with material possession. The householder is advised to limit bis possessions. The five transgressions are as follows: To transgress the limit of, (i) gold, silver, etc. or the wealth in coins, valu able metals and jewels, (ii) immovable property i.e. the land, house etc., (iii) live wealth of cattle and slaves, (iv) food grains and other commodieties, (v) ordinary metals other than silver and gold as well as utencils and other articles made of them. Selflessness The sixth vow puts a limit on the area of exploitation. A householder is instructed to limit the area of commerce, harvest, industry and other commercial Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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