how many type of tyag jainism has
Jain texts describe renunciation (tyag) mainly as five specific pratimā (stages) among the eleven pratimā devars. These five are:
- Sacitta Tyāga Pratimā: renunciation of certain foods (greens, roots, etc.) and related restrictions on eatables.
- Arambha Tyāga Pratimā: giving up active occupations or professional work that harms living beings.
- Parigraha Tyāga Pratimā: detachment from possessions; often described as giving up or reducing ownership of things.
- Anumati Tyāga Pratimā: refraining from giving approvals or disapprovals in household matters (limiting influence over family affairs).
- Uddiṣṭa Tyāga Pratimā: complete renunciation of the householder’s life, living as an ascetic and accepting alms.
Notes:
- These five tyags are listed as part of the broader Das Lakshana (ten supreme virtues) framework used especially in Paryushan/Das Lakshan contexts.
- Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions share the same spirit of these renunciations, though some terms and emphasis may vary slightly between traditions.
You can read more about the renunciations within the Das Lakshan framework here