Vows of Ascetics and Laypeople

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Ascetics (Monks and Nuns):
Nonviolence (Ahimsa) • Universal Love and Compassion to all Living Beings
Do not hurt anyone (body, speech, and thought) • Embrace the welfare of all animals and protection of environment Truth (Satya)
Always speak truth which is pious and pleasant otherwise remain
silent Non-stealing (Achaurya)
Not to cheat or use illegal means or not to take any item unattended. When accepting alms, help, or aid, one should not take more than what is needed.