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Anuvrata refers to the “small” or lesser vows taken by lay followers and is part of the Jain ethical framework. Jain tradition distinguishes between the strict mahavratas (great vows) observed by ascetics and the more moderate anuvratas followed by householders; these five partial vows mirror the monks’ vows but are observed in limited form by laity [1]. Authoritative summaries identify the anuvratas explicitly as Jain lay vows—abstentions from violence, falsehood, stealing, illicit sex and excessive possession—and describe them as distinctively Jain in origin and practice [2]. Contemporary overviews and educational sources likewise state that Anuvrata is a Jain concept (lesser vows for laypeople) rather than a Buddhist or Lokayata doctrine [3].

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1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 3: Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects > Non-Violence > p. 40
2. [2] https://www.britannica.com/topic/anuvrata
3. [3] https://www.bbc.com/religion/religions/jainism/beliefs/dharma.shtml