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Ten Virtues of Ascetics

 

Complied by Pravin K. Shah, Jain Study Center of North Carolina

 

Along with the five great vows, monks strive after the ten-fold virtues of a self controlled virtues. The layperson follows these virtues partially.

 

Kshamaa

Forbearance, Forgiveness

Maardava

Modesty, Humility

Aarjava

Straightforwardness, Candor

Saucha

Contentment

Satya

Truthfullness

Samyam

Self-restraint, Control of Senses

Tapa

Austerity, Penance

Tyaga

Renunciation

Akinchanya

Non-attachment

Brahmacharya

Celibacy, Chastity

 

Monks are required to bear equanimity towards all living beings, friends and foes alike.

In addition to the ten fold virtues Monks live on alms, do not eat food at night, do not use any kind of conveyance, and do not possess any property.

Jain Dashlakshni parva which begins from Bhaadaravo Sud 5, and ends, Bhaadravo Sud 14, Ananta-chaturdashi, is the celebration of ten virtues, Each day is dedicated to one virtue.

Bhaadaravo Vad 1, is called Kshamaavaanee day. This is the day of forgiving and asking forgiveness.

 

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