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    Jain period what not to do

    10 months ago 63

    Here’s a simple guide on “what not to do” in Jain Dharma, focused on core ethics and vows.

    What not to do (basics for all followers)

    • Do not harm any living being (ahimsa in thought, word, and deed).
    • Do not lie or speak falsehood.
    • Do not steal or take what is not freely given.
    • Do not engage in sexual misconduct.
    • Do not possess or hoard beyond need (aparigraha, especially for householders).
    • Do not cultivate anger, pride, deceit, or greed; aim for equanimity.

    Key vows to follow (brief)

    • For all householders: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, chastity, and non-possessiveness (with appropriate refinements for lay life).
    • For monks/nuns (mahavratas): strict forms of ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha.

    Notes

    • Jainism emphasizes observing restraint and compassion in all areas of life, not just outward actions.
    • There are differences in interpretation between Digambar and Shvetambar traditions on some details; the spirit—ahimsa and self-discipline—remains central.

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