Geographic Limitations (Digvrata)

Next three vows are Gunavrata – that increases the quality of the first five partial vows. First two Gunavrata establish appropriate limits of the mind, and the third controls unnecessary activities. Sixth Vow - First (Supporting) Gunavrata: Digvrata: Voluntarily, the aspirant takes a vow not to travel beyond predetermined limits. By fixing the limits in all the ten directions, one's greed, which is at the root of parigraha, is curtailed. I might have resorted to violence of this vow by sending letters, messengers, telegrams, or by using telephone, or by ordering goods. I might have entertained thoughts in my mind about exceeding the limits. Even though I had set limits, I might have been crazy about and purchased, used, or traded in goods outside the set limits. I might not have restricted myself within the set limits. If I have indulged in any of the above faults or lapses by physical, verbal or mental activities, directly or indirectly, then I pray that my such faults be dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.