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Diksha
Basically diksha is a kind of a rite or ritual which is done to become an ascetic. This gives a person a big

change from his or her formal life as of a householder to an ascetic. Some other names of diksha are

Charitra or Mahanibhiskraman in Jainism.

When some person in Jain takes Diksha, he/she has to leave all the pleasures in this world and even

his/her home. This means when a person renounces his worldly life and declare to strictly follow the

path of Jainism, he/she is taken or initiated to monkhood. And this process of monkhood is Diksha.

Major vows
In the beginning, which means at the time of initiating to Diksha, they have to take 5 major vows-

• Pranattpataviraman Mahavrat - Vow of absolute Non-violence

• Mrishavadaviraman Mahavrat - Vow of absolute Truthfulness

• Adattadanaviraman Mahavrat - Vow of absolute Non-stealing

• Maifhunaviraman Mahavrat - Vow of absolute Celibacy

• Parigrahaviraman Mahavrat - Vow of absolute Non-attachment

Vow of absolute Non-violence
Among all the five vows, non violence is the supreme principle of Jainism. They strongly believe that all

the living beings, irrespective of their shape and size are equal. And no living has a right to harm or kill

any of the other living, whether it is a plant, insect or some animal. They believe that each and every

living has its own right to exist and to lead a peaceful and life of harmony.

Vow of absolute Truthfulness
Jokes, anger, greed, fear are some of the first step or ground for untruth. One require a lot of moral

courage to speak truth. This principle insists not only to speak truth, but also to refrain from a life of

falsehood and lead peaceful and wholesome life. But if some truth is causing pain to the other, then

being silent is better than speaking untruth.

Vow of absolute Non-stealing
Taking up some property or belonging of other person without his or her permission comes under

stealing. The given vow focus on being honest totally in his actions, words and thoughts. One should

believe in this vow very strictly and should not take away a worthless thing that is lying unclaimed.

Vow of absolute Celibacy
Celibacy, in simple terms means to abstain from sexual relations and marriage. This vow becomes very

difficult to follow as one will try his/her level best to refrain from any physical indulgence. But the

difficult part is that he/she may still think of pleasure of sensualism. And all the monks under Jainism are

required to follow this completely and strictly.

Vow of absolute Non-attachment
Jainism believes that the one who eagerly desire to get liberation should withdraw from all the

pleasures or pleasing object. As for the monks, this vow is to give up things such as wealth, relationships

and feelings.