 Its purpose is also not simply because its observance is conducive to general welfare of the state or the community.While it is true that in Jainism, the moral and religious injunctions were laid down as law by Arhats who have achieved perfection through their supreme moral efforts, their adherence is just not to please a God, but the life of the Arhats has demonstrated that such commandments were conductive to Arhat's own welfare, helping him to reach spiritual victory.Just as Arhats achieved spiritual victory by observing non-violence, so can anyone who follows this path.