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===Jainism=== [[Jainism]] accepts anyone who wants to embrace the religion. There is no specific ritual for becoming a Jain. One does not need to ask any authorities for admission. One becomes a Jain on one's own by observing the five vows (''vratas'')<ref name=pshah>Pravin Shah, [http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~pluralsm/affiliates/jainism/jainedu/5greatvows.htm Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas) of Jainism] Jainism Literature Center, Harvard University Archives (2009)</ref> The five main vows as mentioned in the ancient [[Jain texts]] like [[Tattvarthasutra]] are:{{sfn|Jain|2011|p=93}}{{sfn|Sangave|2001|p=67}} # ''[[Ahimsa in Jainism|Ahimsa]]'' - Not to injure any living being by actions and thoughts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-08 |title=What is Ahimsa? |url=https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/what-is-ahimsa/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Yoga Journal}}</ref> # ''[[Satya]]'' - Not to lie or speak words that hurt others. # ''[[Asteya]]'' - Not to take anything if not given.{{sfn|Jain|2011|p=99}} # ''[[Brahmacharya]]'' - Chastity for householders / [[Celibacy]] in action, words and thoughts for monks and nuns. # ''[[Aparigraha]]'' ([[Non-possession]]) - non-attachment to possessions.{{sfn|Jain|2011|p=100}} Following the five vows is the main requirement in Jainism. All other aspects such as visiting temples are secondary. [[Jain monasticism|Jain monks and nuns]] are required to observe these five vows strictly.<ref name=pshah /> <!-- Do not change this to all religions, the Parsis do not let anyone convert to Zoroastrianism.-->
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