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Jain Ethics
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annihilation of accumulated karmas is also essential. In order to enable the monk to emancipate himself from the bondage of karma and obtain liberation some specific ethical regulations have been made in addition to the great vows
After initiation a monk is required to completely abandon all worldly possessions. At most, he can keep with him a jug, peacock feather and some religious books. He may wear clothes or remain naked. The salient features of monastic discipline are brought forth in the following lines.
Samitis :
While observing the great vows a monk is required to be very careful lest sinful acts would be committed. In order to avoid such sins he must observe five samitis.
1. Tryāsamiti : He has to be cautious in walking. He has to walk in day and to take care that no being is killed out of carelessness.
2. Bhãşā samiti : He should observe restraint in his speech. He should abstain from flattery, condemnation, use of bitter words etc. 3. Aişaņā samiti : He should take pure food offered to him greedlessly. 4. Adānanikshepa samiti : While placing or taking up his articles he should be careful that no being is injured. 5. Pratisthāpanā samiti : While attending to the calls of nature and disposing of the refuse he should be careful that no being is injured or killed.
Pari saha :
In order to keep himself steadfast on the path to perfection a monk is required to bear the troubles without being disturbed. These troubles
