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Panchindiya Sutra
36 attributes of head of Jain congregation (Acharya), the teacher, the Guru are: • Control Over the 5 Senses
+ Complete control over pleasures of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing Observance of 9 Stipulations of Celibacy
Observes celibacy by following nine stipulations. These steps provide proper protection to the vow of celibacy and are known as Brahmacharya Vada - for example not
consuming intoxicants, eating less than one's hunger, body focused sensual pleasures • Avoidance of 4 Passions
+ Completely avoids four passions - Anger, Ego, Greed, Deception • Adherence to the 5 Great Vows
Completely follows the five great vows - Non-Violence, Truthfulness, Non-Stealing,
Celibacy and Non-Possessiveness • Observance of 5 Spiritual Codes of Conducts
Observes five spiritual code of conduct - Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct, Right Austerities, Vigor
Being a Jain 24/7 - Journey Towards a Happy and Peaceful Life
