"The Five Great Vows (Maha Vrata): At the time of initiation Sadhus and Sadhvis take five major vows and live strictly in accordance with their vows. These vows are: Ahimsa Maha Vrata (Vow of absolute non-violence), Satya Maha Vrata (Vow of absolute Truthfulness), Asteya or Achaurya Maha Vrata (Vow of absolute Non-stealing), Brhmacharya Mahavrata (Vow of absolute Celibacy) and Aparigraha Maha Vrata (Vow of absolute Non-attachment)"