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PART-1
THE SPIRITUAL CODE
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
Jnänächär The code of gaining knowledge Darshanächär The code of right perception Chäriträchär The code of conduct Tapächär The code of austerities Viryächär The code of exercising vigor
PART-2
THE RESTRAINTS
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18
Ahinsä The Non-violence Satya The Truth Asteya The Non-stealing Brahmacharya The Celibacy (1) Brahmacharya The Celibacy (2) Aparigrah The Non-possession Digparimän Distance limitations Bhogopabhog Viraman Limitations on consumption Anarthadand Viraman Avoidance of purposeless violence Sämäyik Exercise of equanimity Deshävakäshik Additional limitations Paushdhopaväs Practicing the monastic life Atithisamvibhäg Share and Care
PART - 1
THE SPIRITUAL CODE
Introduction
Nänammi Dansanammi A Charanammi Tavammi Tahay Viriyammi Äyaranam Ayaro Ea Aso Panchahä Bhanio
Panchächär Sutra (Knowledge, perception, conduct, austerities and vigor
constitute the fivefold code of conduct)
Religion has two major aspects. One deals with the principles and the other with the practice. The latter constitutes the observance part of the religion. This book deals with that aspect of Jainism. Observance can also be divided in two broad headings. One part deals with observance of the code and the other with observance of restraints. Some people may be intrigued by the use of the term code in the realm of religion, because for them a code would mean a statutory code. It should, however, be remembered that every
