Anuvratas [anu = small, vrat = vow]
The 12 vows for householders are followed relatively to the possibilities/abilities a householder has in his daily life,where as the basic 5 Vows Of Monks & Nuns are to be followed absolutely.
| 1 | Ahimsa-vrata | Refrain from gross violence |
| 2 | Satya-vrata | Refrain from gross untruth |
| 3 | Asteya-vrata | Non-stealing |
| 4 | Brahma-vrata | Celibacy |
| 5 | Aparigraha-vrata | Non-possessiveness & non-attachment |
| 6 | Dig-vrata | Restriction in activities in various directions |
| 7 | Bhogopabhoga-parimana-vrata | Limiting objects of daily use |
| 8 | Anartha-danda-vrata | Refraining from negative activities (like gambling etc.) |
| 9 | Samayika-vrata | Obtaining equanimity (contemplation) |
| 10 | Desavakasika-vrata | Keeping limits on consumable and non-consumable goods for certain durations |
| 11 | Posadhopavasa-vrata | Fasting, praying and temporarily living like a monk or nun - in a spiritual place for at least 24 hours |
| 12 | Dana-vrata | Offering food and shelter to monks and nuns. |
Compilation by JVB London [Terapanth]