Day 10 of Das Lakshan is Uttam Brahmacharya Dharma — Supreme Celibacy.

What it means in simple words

• Brahmacharya means keeping the mind and body pure and focused on good thoughts and helpful actions.
• Uttam (supreme) Brahmacharya is about self-control: watching our senses (eyes, ears, mouth, hands, etc.) so they don’t lead us into unkind or harmful behavior.
• It’s not only about not doing bad things, but also about choosing wholesome, respectful, and truthful ways of behaving with everyone around us.

For kids (11–12 and 10 years old)

• Think of your mind and body as a small garden. Uttam Brahmacharya means pulling out bad weeds (bad thoughts, impulses) and planting good seeds (kindness, honesty, patience).
• It helps you stay calm, do your chores well, and treat others with respect, even when you’re tired or upset.
• It also helps you concentrate better on school, hobbies, and helping your family.

A quick child-friendly reminder you can share

• When you feel angry or want to say something sharp, pause for a moment, take a breath, and choose a kind word or a helpful action.
• If you’re tempted to do something impulsive, ask: “Will this hurt me or someone else? Is this the best way to act right now?”

A small daily practice you can try together

• Before bed, ask: “Did I keep my thoughts and actions as pure as I could today?”
• If you slipped, think of one thing you can do better tomorrow and promise to try.

Note on tradition

• Das Lakshan is emphasized differently in Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions, but Uttam Brahmacharya is commonly the Day 10 focus in Digambara practice. In Śvetāmbara practice, similar virtues are observed within Paryushan, often with a shorter structure. The core idea—purity and self-control—remains the same. You can read more here .

If you’d like, I can tailor a simple, printable one-page family explanation for Day 10 with a small kid-friendly story and a short reflection prompt.