Jainism and Democracy

Author(s): Indra Chandra Shastri
Publisher: I A S S Jain Conference New Delhi

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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