how many vows should a shravk (lay follower) observe daily
A Shravak (lay follower) observes five vows daily. These are the five anuvratas:
- Ahimsa (non-violence)
- Satya (truth)
- Asteya (non-stealing)
- Brahmacharya (celibacy in daily conduct / sexual restraint)
- Aparigraha (non-attachment / non-possession)
Note: In different Jain traditions (Digambara vs. Śvetāmbara) there can be slight emphasis or wording differences, but the core set of five anuvratas remains the standard for lay followers.