anuvrata
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In Jainism, anuvratas are the "partial vows" or "tiny vows" undertaken by laypeople, as opposed to the more stringent mahavratas ("great vows") observed by ascetics. These vows are moderate versions of the great vows and are intended to guide the daily activities of Jain followers.1
The core anuvratas include:
* Abstinence from gross violence, falsehood, and stealing.12
* Contentment with one's own spouse.12
* Limitation of one's possessions.12
These vows are supplemented by other vows, such as the gunavratas and shiksha-vratas, which encourage adherence to the anuvratas and involve practices like restricting movement, abstaining from harmful punishment, limiting enjoyment, and practicing equanimity. The principle of nonviolence (ahimsa) is central to Jain ethics, with vegetarianism being a prominent manifestation of this vow.123
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- Jain vrata
The first five vows, anuvratas, or partial vows (anu, “tiny,” as contrasted with maha, “big”), are more moderate versions of the mahavratas: abstinence from gross violence, gross falsehood, and gross stealing; contentment with one’s own wife; and limitation of one’s possessions. The remaining vows are the three gunavratas and…
Read MoreThe first five vows, anuvratas, or partial vows (anu, “tiny,” as contrasted with maha, “big”), are more moderate versions of the mahavratas: abstinence from gross violence, gross falsehood, and gross stealing; contentment with one’s own wife; and limitation of one’s possessions. The remaining vows are the three gunavratas and…
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JainismReligious activity of the laity…vows to be taken: five anuvratas (“little vows”), three gunavratas, and four shikshavratas. The anuvratas are vows to abstain from violence, falsehood, and stealing; to be content with one’s own wife; and to limit one’s possessions. The other vows are supplementary and meant to strengthen and protect the anuvratas. They…
Read More…vows to be taken: five anuvratas (“little vows”), three gunavratas, and four shikshavratas. The anuvratas are vows to abstain from violence, falsehood, and stealing; to be content with one’s own wife; and to limit one’s possessions. The other vows are supplementary and meant to strengthen and protect the anuvratas. They…
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