Digvirati, according to Jainism, is a vow involving the withdrawal from activities related to directional engagement, thereby restricting one’s actions to a designated area. This practice emphasizes the importance of limiting one's interactions and movements, reflecting a disciplined approach to spiritual and personal conduct within the Jain tradition. Through Digvirati, practitioners aim for a deeper commitment to their spiritual path by focusing their activities and reducing distractions from their chosen direction.

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Jain concept of 'Digvirati'

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Digvirati in Jainism signifies a vow of restraint, where practitioners limit their actions to a defined area, promoting focused spiritual practice and reducing distractions from worldly engagements to enhance their spiritual growth.

Significance of Digvirati in Jainism (general):

From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)

(1) The vow of withdrawing from activity with regard to the direction, thus limiting one's actions to a specific area.^[1]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Last Updated: 22 September, 2024