There are Five Great vows prescribed to followers of Jainism; "Ahimsa" (non-violence), "Satya" (not lying), "Asteya" (not stealing), "Brahmacharya" (chastity), and "Aparigraha" (non-possession). A further seven supplementary vows are also prescribed, which include three "Gunavratas" (merit vows) and four "Shiksha vratas" (disciplinary vows). The three "Gunavratas" are: "Digvrata" (limited movements, limiting one's area of activity), "Bhogopabhogaparimana" (limiting use of consumable and non-consumable things), and "Anartha-dandaviramana" (abstain from purposeless sins). The "Shikshavratas" include: "Samayika" (vow to meditate and concentrate for limited periods), "Desavrata" (limiting movement and space of activity for limited periods), "Prosadhopavāsa" (fasting for limited periods), and "Atithi-samvibhag" (offering food to the ascetic).