Short answer: Jain scriptures address business ethics by teaching how to earn and conduct oneself righteously in daily life, including trade and profession, through the same core vows and conduct rules that govern all aspects of life.

Key points you’ll find in Jain scriptures about business ethics

• Five vows for lay followers (Anuvratas): These form the practical framework for ethical livelihood

- Ahimsa (non-violence): avoid harming any living beings in work practices - Satya (truthfulness): honest dealing, transparent communication - Asteya (non-stealing): fair pricing, no deceit, no unfair gains - Brahmacharya (chastity/appropriate restraint): appropriate conduct in relationships and business associations - Aparigraha (non-attachment): simple living, avoid greed and excessive accumulation

• Right conduct in daily life (Samyak Caritra): Jain texts emphasize mindfulness, truth, non-violence, and restraint in all activities, including commerce
• Ethical guidance for merchants and traders: The Jain emphasis on non-harm, fairness, non-exploitation, and charitable giving applies to profit-making contexts—balancing economic activity with concern for others and the environment
• Monastic vows as extreme standards: The Mahavratas (for monks and nuns) set the highest ethical bar, indirectly shaping lay ethics by example and by boundaries that keep commerce from becoming exploitative
• Anuvrat and similar ethical codes: Later Jain ethical frameworks, including movements focused on modern life, expand these principles to practical areas like business practices, governance, and social responsibility

What to look for if you want precise sources

• Passages and sections on the Anuvratas (lay vows) and the broader guidance on conduct (samvar or samyak caritra) in standard Jain sutras and commentaries
• Sections in Acaranga and related sutras that illustrate how ethical behavior should permeate daily occupations and earnings
• Traditional discussions in Digambara and Śvētāmbara commentaries that explain any differences in interpretation regarding business ethics

If you’d like, I can help locate a specific Jain scripture passage or provide a concise translation and interpretation from a trusted Jain source.