Vow

A vow (from Old High German gilubida: " vow ") is a ceremonial oviposited promise to abide by a rule or intent to perform (for example, a pilgrimage ). The term is often used in a religious context.

Roman Catholic Church

In the Catholic Church is meant by a vow the deliberate and free promise offered to God, which take on a greater good reference and its fulfillment must be possible. Often it is the promise of a life according to the evangelical counsels. This distinction is made between public vows (eg religious vows ), from a church officials will be accepted (for example by the bishop or superior ) on behalf of the church, and private vows. From private vows can be dispensed from good ( " righteous " ) basis.

Swiss law

In Switzerland, as the vows secular form of an oath or vow referred to, that is a solemn promise without calling upon God; see swearing ( Switzerland ).

Examples

• Vows Jiftachs, a judge in the Old Testament of the Bible
• Mahavratam - a vow of yoga practitioners
• Bodhisattva vow - a vow of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism as well as the vows of bodhisattvas in the Vajrayana