Some Jaina Canonical Sutras c8.57

c8.57

The first great vow of the Jains is abstinence from killing living beings.² A Jain is careful in his walk. He searches into his mind and speech. He is careful in laying down his utensils of begging. He eats and drinks after proper inspection. The second great vow is avoidance of falsehood.³ A Jain speaks after deliberation. He comprehends and renounces anger, greed, fear, and mirth. The third great vow is avoidance of theft.⁴ A Jain begs after deliberation for a limited space. He consumes his food and drink with the permission of his superior. A Jaina who has taken possession of some space should always take possession of a limited part of it and for a fixed time. He should constantly have his grant renewed. He may beg for a limited ground for his co-religionists after deliberation. The next vow is avoidance of sensual pleasures.¹ A Jaina should not continually discuss topics relating to women. He should not regard and contemplate the lovely forms of women He should not recall to his mind the pleasures and amusements he formerly had with women. He should not eat and drink too much. He should not drink liquor or eat highly seasoned dishes ² He should not occupy a bed or a couch belonging to women The last great vow is freedom from possessions ³ If a living being with his ears hears agreeable or disagreeable sounds, he should not be attached to them If he with his eyes sees agreeable or disagreeable forms, he should not be attached to them. If he with his nose smells agreeable or disagreeable smells, he should not be attached to them. If he with his tongue tastes agreeable or disagreeable things, he should not be attached to them If he with his organ of feeling feels agreeable touches, he should not be attached to them