Name five vows given by mahavir swami. Which two vows do you like the most?
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Right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct are the three most essentials for attaining liberation in Jainism. In order to acquire these, one must observe the five great vows:
Non-violence - Ahimsa
Truth - Satya
Non-stealing - Achaurya or Asteya
Celibacy/Chastity - Brahmacharya
Non-attachment/Non-posession - Aparigraha
Non-violence (Ahimsa):
Among these five vows, non violence (Ahimsa) is the cardinal principle of Jainism and hence it is known as the cornerstone of Jainism. Non violence is the supreme religion (Ahimsa parmo dharma). It is repeatedly said in Jain literature; "Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being."
According to Jainism all living beings, irrespective of their size, shape, or different spiritual developments are equal. No living being has a right to harm, injure, or kill any other living being, including animals, insects, and plants. Every living being has a right to exist and it is necessary to live with every other living being in perfect harmony and peace.
Nonviolence in Jainism is not a negative virtue. It is based upon the positive quality of universal love and compassion. One who is actuated by this ideal cannot be indifferent to the suffering of others.
Violence of every type should be completely forbidden. Mental tortures by way of harsh words, actions, and any type of bodily injuries should also be avoided. Even thinking evil of some one is considered violence in Jainism.
Practically, it is impossible to survive without killing or injuring some of the smallest living beings. Some lives are killed even when we breathe, drink water, or eat food. Therefore, Jainism says that minimum killing of the lowest form of life should be our ideal for survival.
In the universe, there are different forms of life, such as, human beings, animals, insects, plants, bacteria, and even smaller lives, which cannot be seen even through the most powerful microscopes. Jainism has classified all the living beings according to their senses.
The five senses are touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing.
One Sense
Touch
plants, water, air, earth, fire, etc.
Two Senses
Touch, Taste
worms, leeches, etc.
Three Senses
Touch, Taste, Smell
ants, lice, etc.
Four Senses
Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight
flies, bees, etc.
Five Senses
Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, Hearing
humans, animals, birds, heavenly and hellish beings
Answer:
1) non-violence
2)truth
3)Aparigraha
4)bramacharya
5)celibacy
I like mostly truth&non violence