Jainism does not have “Ten Commandments.” Instead, our tradition teaches Ten Supreme Virtues (Das Dharma/Das Lakshan). These are the clearest “top ten” ethical principles in Jain Dharma.

The Ten Supreme Virtues (Das Lakshan)

• Uttam Kshamā — Supreme Forgiveness: Let go of anger; ask and grant forgiveness to all beings.
• Uttam Mārdava — Supreme Humility: Remove pride and ego; be gentle and respectful.
• Uttam Ārjava — Supreme Straightforwardness: Be honest and transparent in thought, word, and deed.
• Uttam Shaucha — Supreme Purity/Contentment: Keep mind and conduct pure; stay content with what you have.
• Uttam Satya — Supreme Truthfulness: Speak beneficial truth; avoid lies and deceit.
• Uttam Saṃyam — Supreme Self‑restraint: Control senses and passions; avoid harm to any life.
• Uttam Tap — Supreme Austerity: Practice fasting, discipline, and endurance for inner purification.
• Uttam Tyāg — Supreme Renunciation: Give up attachments and excess; cultivate generosity.
• Uttam Akinchanaya — Supreme Non‑attachment/Non‑possessiveness: Live simply; reduce possessions and dependence.
• Uttam Brahmacharya — Supreme Chastity: Preserve purity of mind and body; regulate sensuality.

Traditions

• Digambar: These ten are the focus of the Das‑Lakshan Parva (ten days), each day devoted to one virtue.
• Shvetambar: During Paryushan, emphasis is on repentance and purification; the same ten virtues are honored in spirit.

Related core vows

• For monks/nuns: Five Mahāvratas (Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha).
• For laypeople: Twelve vows (5 Anuvratas + 3 Gunavratas + 4 Shikshavratas) that bring these virtues into daily life.