Five Vows of Jainism

Pancha Mahavaratas

Five vows of Jainism are:

 1. Ahimsa (non-injury) 

 2. Satya (non-lying)

 3.Asteya (non-stealing)

 4. Aparigraha (non- possession) 

 5. Brahmanath. (Chastity).

     The first four vows were laid down by Parshwanath.

     The fifth one was added by Mahavira.