Freedom from Hoarding
Accumulating beyond need creates anxiety and spiritual burden.
Hoarding creates anxiety about protecting and maintaining possessions. Aparigraha frees from this burden, creating space for spiritual concerns. Less stuff means less worry.
The less you own, the less owns you.
Possessions create psychological burdens that limit spiritual growth.
Freedom Doctrine
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- What Jainism says about giving and service
Hoarding is described as a burden rather than a safety. Things accumulated have to be guarded, and the guarding costs peace.