 There are Five Great vows prescribed to followers of Jainism; "Ahimsa" (non-violence), "Satya" (not lying), "Asteya" (not stealing), "Brahmacharya" (chastity), and "Aparigraha" (non-possession).A further seven supplementary vows are also prescribed, which include three "Gunavratas" (merit vows) and four "Shiksha vratas" (disciplinary vows).The three "Gunavratas" are