Shravak’s 5 vrat (five anuvratas for lay followers)

• Ahimsa (non-violence): Practice harmlessness in thought, speech, and action toward all living beings.
• Satya (truth): Speak truth in a gentle and beneficial way; avoid falsehood.
• Achaurya (non-stealing): Do not take anything that is not given; respect others’ property.
• Brahmacharya (celibacy / proper conduct): Exercise self-control in senses and sexual conduct; for householders this means faithful and mindful conduct rather than impulsive indulgence.
• Aparigraha (non-attachment/non-possessiveness): Limit possessions and desires; cultivate contentment and detachment from material things.

Notes:

• These are the five anuvratas (partial vows) observed by Shravaks (lay Jain followers). They differ from the five mahavratas (great vows) taken by monks.
• In Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions, the core meaning remains the same; practical emphasis and disciplinary details can vary slightly in interpretation and emphasis between traditions.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise Ardhaartha (arth) or a short meditation/tip for keeping each vow in daily life.