The Five Great Phases Of Jainism
Five great vows of Jainism
Jainism is the religion that direct a path of ahimsa which means non-violence toward all the living beings. Jainism is also one of the oldest religion in the world history. The population of Jainism is approximately 6 million. By looking at the population of Jainism, we can notice that Jainism is a significant association. There are communities in Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. Maha-vratas, which is the five great vows of Jainism. It's divided into five parts. Non-violence, Truth ,Non stealing, chastity, and Non-possession. Let's talk about the five great vows of Jainism more specifically, which is called Maha-vratas.
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It is also called "Ahimsa". Ahimsa is the most well known aspect among the Jainism community. Non-violence is the more essential duty among five concepts, because It is the main hallmark of for Jain identity. There are two ways, Intentionally or unintentionally. If you make intentional violence It is a huge sin. But If you acted it unintentionally you should pray for the soul that have died unfortunately. Jain diet is also included in non-violence. There is special name for vegetarianism in Jainism which is called Lacto-vegetarianism. It represents the minimum commitment. They are not allowed to kill any living things around the world. Even an ant If someone unintentionally step on it, it died. Then she/he has to pray for the unfortunate soul. Some strict vegetarian among Jainism do not eat root vegetable. Such as potatoes, onion and garlic, because some little insects or even bacteria might get injured when the vegetables are pulled. Jainism accepts self defense such as a soldier fighting in the war and kill the enemies. It is considered as using the power and responsibility of …show more content…
This is the third idea of the five great vows of Jainism which means non-stealing. Stealing someone's property is really evil in our society It is really common is our society. In my opinion our stereotype that society perceive stealing is bad came from Jainism. Stealing simply means taking another's property without his permission. One should not take something which does not belong to him or her. It is not allowed to take away a thing, It is related to the third topic. Because to steal the things from another we have to lie. If we have stole away from someone you have committed a sin already. According to the fifth concept which is following paragraph, Jains are not allowed to have any possessions. They should not touch even a worthless thing. One should not take more than what they required to live. Taking more than minimum amount is considered theft in Jainism. The vow of non-stealing saying that we should be very honest in a action, speech, and though. One should not ask others to do, should not steal, or allow of such
Jainism is the religion that direct a path of ahimsa which means non-violence toward all the living beings. Jainism is also one of the oldest religion in the world history. The population of Jainism is approximately 6 million. By looking at the population of Jainism, we can notice that Jainism is a significant association. There are communities in Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. Maha-vratas, which is the five great vows of Jainism. It's divided into five parts. Non-violence, Truth ,Non stealing, chastity, and Non-possession. Let's talk about the five great vows of Jainism more specifically, which is called Maha-vratas.
For those who don't really know about the five great vows of Jainism, …show more content…
It is also called "Ahimsa". Ahimsa is the most well known aspect among the Jainism community. Non-violence is the more essential duty among five concepts, because It is the main hallmark of for Jain identity. There are two ways, Intentionally or unintentionally. If you make intentional violence It is a huge sin. But If you acted it unintentionally you should pray for the soul that have died unfortunately. Jain diet is also included in non-violence. There is special name for vegetarianism in Jainism which is called Lacto-vegetarianism. It represents the minimum commitment. They are not allowed to kill any living things around the world. Even an ant If someone unintentionally step on it, it died. Then she/he has to pray for the unfortunate soul. Some strict vegetarian among Jainism do not eat root vegetable. Such as potatoes, onion and garlic, because some little insects or even bacteria might get injured when the vegetables are pulled. Jainism accepts self defense such as a soldier fighting in the war and kill the enemies. It is considered as using the power and responsibility of …show more content…
This is the third idea of the five great vows of Jainism which means non-stealing. Stealing someone's property is really evil in our society It is really common is our society. In my opinion our stereotype that society perceive stealing is bad came from Jainism. Stealing simply means taking another's property without his permission. One should not take something which does not belong to him or her. It is not allowed to take away a thing, It is related to the third topic. Because to steal the things from another we have to lie. If we have stole away from someone you have committed a sin already. According to the fifth concept which is following paragraph, Jains are not allowed to have any possessions. They should not touch even a worthless thing. One should not take more than what they required to live. Taking more than minimum amount is considered theft in Jainism. The vow of non-stealing saying that we should be very honest in a action, speech, and though. One should not ask others to do, should not steal, or allow of such