The Ten vows of dharma

The Ten vows of dharma:

    1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from harming or taking life).

    2. Adinnadanna veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from taking what is not given).

    3. Abrahmacariya veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from any sexual contact).

    4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from false speech).

    5. Sura meraya majjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from the use of intoxicants).

    6. Vikalabhojana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from taking food after midday).

    7. Nacca gita vadita visuka dassana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from dancing, singing, music or any kind of entertainment).

    8. Mala ganda vilepana dharana mandana vibhusanatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from the use of garlands, perfumes, unguents and adornments).

    9. Uccasayana mahasayana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from using luxurious seats).

    10. Jatarupa rajata patiggahana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
    (I undertake to abstain from accepting and holding money).