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In addition to these five great vows, Jainism has laid great stress on the following four reflections (Bhavana), and ten fold code of conduct.
Four Reflections:
Amity (Maitri) Appreciation (Pramoda) Compassion (Karuna) Equanimity (Madhyastha)
Ten fold Code of Conduct:
1. Forgiveness 2. Humility 3. Straightforwardness 4. Truthfulness 5. Purity of mind 6. Control of senses 7. Penance 8. Renunciation 9. Greedlessness 10. Chastity
Jainism has thoughts of the gradual evolution of the soul and has described fourteen stages (Gunasthana) for the liberation of the soul. With the help of the above mentioned vows and virtues a soul can gradually liberate itself and attain Nirvana,
Anekantavada
The principle of the Anekantavada or Syadvada is a very valuable contribution of Jainism to world thought. This doctrine is also known as the theory of Relativity or the Philosophy of Non absolutisim or the philosophy of Relative Pluralism. This principle teaches us how to realize truth in its varied aspects.
Bhagavan Mahavira has said that every substance has infinite attributes or qualities and different attributes may be seen through different angles. Just as a coin has two sides or a prism has many sides, similarly, every substance or situation has many aspects which could be seen from more than one side. A man may be son of a father and father of a son or he may be someone's
