Restricting Purposeless Violence (Anarthadandavrata)

Eighth Vow - Third (Supporting) Gunavrata – Anarthadandavrata - The vow is for renouncing those propensities that prompt unnecessary and meaningless actions and activities. I might have committed purposeless mischief (gambling, cutting trees, etc.), I might have read inappropriate literature and seen inappropriate sights, I might have made meaningless bodily gestures, I might have been engaged in meaningless talk; gossip and made unnecessary ado. I might have manufactured and/or kept weapons and devices that cause violence, I might have hoarded things relating to worldly and sensual enjoyment. I might have facilitated items of destruction such as poisons. I might have given harmful advise, and I might have been involved in purposeless listening / reading / watching (adult books, entertainment shows, movies, etc.). I might have kept the containers of liquids like oil, ghee, water or juices open. I might have kept lamps, or stoves burning, or kept the dishes of leftovers of foods. I might have plucked leaves, flowers or fruits while walking or might have walked on wet ground or on grass. I might have performed countless purposeless similar acts. 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.