One of the popular and widely adopted movement in modern Jainism is Anuvrata Movement. With this reference consider the following statements:

Anuvrata refers to the vows which are to be applied to the practice of daily life

Anuvrata allows laxity in the observance of such vows

Which among the above is / are correct statements?

Question

Among these statements, the first statement is correct while the second statement is incorrect.

Anuvrata literally means \'small or partial vows\'. The Anuvrata movement was started by Acharya Tulsi in 1949. It advocates practicing compassion and self-discipline in one\'s daily life through observation of small vows. These vows are the ethical codes of conduct derived from the principles of ahimsa, truthfulness, non-stealing etc.
However, Anuvrata does not allow laxity in following these vows. In fact, the practice of Anuvrata requires diligent adherence to the prescribed vows in thought, words and action in one\'s daily conduct. There is no laxity permitted.

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Both 1 & 2 Among these statements, the first statement is correct while the second statement is incorrect.

Anuvrata literally means \'small or partial vows\'. The Anuvrata movement was started by Acharya Tulsi in 1949. It advocates practicing compassion and self-discipline in one\'s daily life through observation of small vows. These vows are the ethical codes of conduct derived from the principles of ahimsa, truthfulness, non-stealing etc.
However, Anuvrata does not allow laxity in following these vows. In fact, the practice of Anuvrata requires diligent adherence to the prescribed vows in thought, words and action in one\'s daily conduct. There is no laxity permitted.