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AŅUVRATA : A SOLUTION FOR WORLD ....... : 65 on the right of others but should always keep the social interest in view.21 It needs scarcely to be pointed out that respect for the right of others is also an application of the principle of non-stealing. It is quite clear that if we follow the theory of honesty in our life, in our culture as well as in our practical life, we shall prevent all kinds of obstructions i.e., mental, physical etc. So we need to practice the theory of honesty.
(4) Celibacy (Brahmacarya): Celebacy means to exercise control over senses (including mind) from indulgence in their respective subjects. The basic intent of this vow is to conquer passions (kaşāya) like - anger (krodha), pride (māna), deceiet (māya) and greed (lobha), thus preventing wastage of energy in the direction of pleasurable desires. During observance of this vow, the householder must not have a sensual relationship with anybody other than one's own spouse. Jain monks and nuns practice complete abstinence from any sexual activity.22 We have just seen that non-violence can be practiced on a large scale only in an cordial environment no longer permeated by force. But the inner core of morality is something beyond external control. The attitude has to grow from within. Social life is founded, in ultimate analysis, in self-control. That is the implication of the fourth aņuvrata Brahmacarya in the wider sense. We characterised celibacy in four parts which is necessary for better understanding and result. These are--character, sublimation, discipline and self-control. In Jain āgamas above four mentioned parts are very clearly discussed.
(5)Non-Possession (Aparigraha): The discipline (samyama) comprehended by forth aņuvrata leads logically to fifth and last of the aṇuvratas. It is called aparigraha and in its very implication is original to Jainism. It really denotes a certain self-restrain over the cause of pleasure, a certain stoicism before temptation, a certain detachment from superfluities and superabundance. In expounding its implications, ethical doctrines emphasised that one should not feel too much attachment towards
