Anuvrata - Minor Vows for Laypeople
Laypeople practice modified ahimsa vows suited to householder life.
While monks practice complete non-violence, laypeople follow Anuvrata - smaller vows adapted to family and work life. These include avoiding intentional harm while acknowledging unavoidable minor harms.
Even a small step toward non-violence purifies the soul.
Anuvrata makes ahimsa accessible to all, not just renunciants.
Jain Tradition