An Analysis of Phrot 5 in Jain Philosophy

Abstract

          Phrot 5 is a practice of Jainism divided into 2 levels: 1) Mahaphot, a great practice for the priests who have to behave strictly, there are 5 reasons: (1) Nonviolence is not persecution Which includes refraining from negative behavior that will cause suffering to other animals, (2) Satya means truth celibacy is to refrain from indulging yourself, whether it's thinking, speaking or action. (3) Astaya is not stealing, not wanting to get other things with thoughts, words or actions. (4) Chastity is to refrain from indulging yourself, whether it is thinking, speaking or action. 5) Aparikkaraha means ordaining or taking everything, not holding on to it, even with thoughts, speech or action. 2) Anuprot which is a practice for the householder, has 5 reasons: (1) not having to hurt an organism (2) not to lie (3) not stealing other people's belongings (4) abstaining from misconduct Of others (5) not wanting.