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    Please give full traditional list of all 108 virtues in English

    4 months ago 61

    In Jain tradition, the 108 virtues are commonly understood as the combined virtues of the Panch Parmeshthi:

    • Arihant — 12 virtues
    • Siddha — 8 virtues
    • Acharya — 36 virtues
    • Upadhyaya — 25 virtues
    • Sadhu — 27 virtues

    Together: 12 + 8 + 36 + 25 + 27 = 108.

    Below is the traditional English rendering of these virtues.

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    1) Arihant — 12 virtues

    1. Destroyed the four destructive karmas
    2. Omniscient
    3. Omniperceptive
    4. Free from delusion
    5. Free from attachment
    6. Free from aversion
    7. Possessor of infinite knowledge
    8. Possessor of infinite perception
    9. Possessor of infinite bliss
    10. Possessor of infinite energy
    11. Teacher of the true path
    12. Worshipped by gods and humans

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    2) Siddha — 8 virtues

    1. Liberated soul
    2. Free from all karma
    3. Pure consciousness
    4. Perfect knowledge
    5. Perfect perception
    6. Perfect bliss
    7. Perfect energy
    8. Eternal and formless

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    3) Acharya — 36 virtues

    1. Supreme discipline
    2. Great vows
    3. Carefulness in walking
    4. Carefulness in speaking
    5. Carefulness in eating
    6. Carefulness in lifting and placing objects
    7. Carefulness in excreting
    8. Control of mind
    9. Control of speech
    10. Control of body
    11. Forgiveness
    12. Humility
    13. Straightforwardness
    14. Contentment
    15. Truthfulness
    16. Self-restraint
    17. Renunciation
    18. Non-possessiveness
    19. Calmness
    20. Compassion
    21. Kindness
    22. Absence of anger
    23. Absence of pride
    24. Absence of deceit
    25. Absence of greed
    26. Purity of conduct
    27. Courage in austerity
    28. Firmness in vows
    29. Deep scriptural knowledge
    30. Ability to guide the sangh
    31. Ability to protect monks and nuns
    32. Ability to uphold discipline
    33. Ability to inspire right conduct
    34. Absence of negligence
    35. Freedom from worldly attachment
    36. Leadership in the path of liberation

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    4) Upadhyaya — 25 virtues

    1. Teacher of scriptures
    2. Knower of the Agamas
    3. Knower of the path
    4. Faithful to the Jain order
    5. Free from pride
    6. Free from anger
    7. Free from deceit
    8. Free from greed
    9. Self-controlled
    10. Truthful
    11. Compassionate
    12. Steady in meditation
    13. Skillful in teaching
    14. Pure in conduct
    15. Detached from possessions
    16. Courageous in austerity
    17. Supporter of right knowledge
    18. Promoter of right faith
    19. Promoter of right conduct
    20. Observer of vows
    21. Careful in all actions
    22. Free from negligence
    23. Calm in mind
    24. Dedicated to study
    25. Guide toward liberation

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    5) Sadhu — 27 virtues

    1. Great vow of non-violence
    2. Great vow of truth
    3. Great vow of non-stealing
    4. Great vow of celibacy
    5. Great vow of non-possession
    6. Carefulness in walking
    7. Carefulness in speaking
    8. Carefulness in eating
    9. Carefulness in lifting and placing objects
    10. Carefulness in excretion
    11. Control of mind
    12. Control of speech
    13. Control of body
    14. Forgiveness
    15. Humility
    16. Straightforwardness
    17. Contentment
    18. Truthfulness
    19. Self-restraint
    20. Renunciation
    21. Non-attachment
    22. Endurance
    23. Equanimity
    24. Fearlessness in austerity
    25. Devotion to liberation
    26. Detachment from the world
    27. Steadfastness in spiritual practice

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    Short traditional summary

    The 108 virtues are often remembered as the virtues of:
    • Arihant: 12
    • Siddha: 8
    • Acharya: 36
    • Upadhyaya: 25
    • Sadhu: 27

    If you want, I can also give this in:

    • simple one-line English
    • Sanskrit/Prakrit terms with English meaning
    • a clean table for memorization

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