12 Vows
What are Mahavratas?
The 5 Great Vows astectics (Sadhus/Sadhvis) take.
What vow limits non-violence?
Ahimsa Anuvrata
Which vow teaches us to set a maximum limit on our material possessions and wealth?
Aparigraha
What is Anartha Danda Vrata?
Avoidance of purposeless and unnecessary sins vow (not committing uneccessary sins/violence).
What are Niyams?
A set of 14 vows taken daily by laypeople/householders aimed at reducing violence and consumption.
What are the 5 Mahavratas?
Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharaya (chastity), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).
The 3 merit vows (Gunavratas) and four disciplinary vows (Shiksha-vratas) together are known as...
the seven vows of virtuous conduct (Shila)
What is Bhoga Upbhoga?
Limited use of Consumable/Non-Consumable items vow (use less items).
What is Atithi Samvibhag Vrata?
Charity Vow (donating goods to astetics or needy people).
How many times do we say Navkar Mantra before taking a Niyam?
3
What are the 5 Anuvratas?
Ahimsa, Satya, Achaurya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha.
What vow is living like a monk/nun for 24 hours?
Paushadh Vrat
What is Desavakasika Vrata?
Limited Duration of Activity Wow (conducting activities in a set time period to minimize harm)
What is Dik Vrata?
Limited Area of Activity Vow (committing minor sins in only a certain area, thereby minimizing harm in other areas).
Limiting the number of food items you eat in a day is an example of ...
Limited Consumption of Food Items (Dravya Niyam)
What are the 3 Gunavratas?
Dik, Bhoga-Upbhoga, Anartha-Danda.
Which vow requires you to meditate/reflect for 48 minutes?
Samayik
What's the difference between Bhoga and Upbhoga?
Bhoga is consumable, Upbhoga is non-consumble items.
What is the difference between Anuvratas and Mahavrats?
Anuvratas are partial or limited commitments adapted for everyday life, while Mahavratas are absolute and complete. Astectics/Monks take Mahavratas while householders/lay people take Anuvratas
Avoiding grass is an example of...
Limited Consumption of Living Beings (Sachit Niyam)
Samayika, Desavakasika, Paushadha, Atithi-Samvibhaga.
What is Sanllekhana?
Peaceful Death - Following the 12 Vows can help a householder attain a peaceful Death. Fasting to death
Which vow focuses on non-stealing?
Non-stealing vow (Asteya)
Which vow focuses on telling the truth and avoiding lies?
Truthfulness Limit Vow (Satya)
Limitng the number of baths in a day is an example of...
Limit Bathing (Snaan Niyam)