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Anuvrata

The five “lesser vows” of Jain lay people: the great vows held in a form suited to household life.

Also: Anuvrata, lesser vows

Jainism, Sikhism and other paths

Lay Jains keep the five vows within the limits of family and work. Non-harming forbids intentional injury to moving beings and guides diet and livelihood; truthfulness, honesty, fidelity and limits on possessions follow. Supplementary vows restrict travel and consumption and set times for meditation and fasting. Together they sanctify ordinary life.