Here is a simple, Jain-focused anchor of core values, explained in plain terms:

• Ahimsa (non-violence) in thought, word, and deed

- Do no harm to any living being in how you think, speak, and act. - Expand compassion to all beings, including animals, plants, and even small life forms.

• Satya (truthfulness) with kindness

- Speak truth gently and kindly; avoid harsh or deceitful words. - Truthfulness should be tempered by compassion and non-harm.

• Anekantavada (many viewpoints) – openness and humility

- Understand that reality has many sides; be willing to listen to others and revise your own views with humility. - Seek broader understanding rather than insisting only on your own perspective.

• Aparigraha (non-attachment, just enough)

- Keep possessions and desires in balance; avoid greed and excessive accumulation. - Practice contentment and simplicity; use resources mindfully.

• Brahmacharya (self-control in conduct; for householders, mindful restraint)

- Exercise self-discipline in thoughts, words, and actions related to personal conduct. - For householders, maintain mindful restraint in desires and relationships, aiming for balance and responsibility.

• Cleanliness, discipline, and self-purification (sukshma brahmacharya, mental discipline)

- Cultivate inner and outer cleanliness; regular self-examination and mental discipline. - Purification of mind helps reduce negative habits and fosters clarity and serenity.

• Seva and compassion for all beings

- Serve others selflessly; extend help to those in need, and act with universal compassion. - View all life as interconnected and deserving of kindness.

• Gratitude and contentment

- Recognize and appreciate the good in life; practice thankfulness. - Contentment reduces craving and supports peaceful living.

Notes on tradition:

• Digambar and Shwetambar traditions share these ethical ideals, but there can be differences in emphasis or specific interpretations of scriptures. Both traditions uphold non-violence, truth, and non-attachment as central aims, with nuanced approaches to practice and vows.

If you’d like, I can tailor these into a personal daily anchor (short affirmations, micro-practices, and simple rituals) based on Jain Dharma.