Both are mental processes. That is to be free from all impure activities of thought, word, and deed. This will attain the state of perfect equanimity. For practical purposes, right conduct comprises ethical codes, rules, and disciplines which an aspirant is required to pursue for the ultimate freedom. This resolves into taking the five vows of an ascetic or house-holder.
All aspirants dedicate themselves to proper conduct through vows and subvows.
Vows are at the heart of Jain morality and are undertaken with a full knowledge of their nature and a determination to carry them through. The trinity are necessary for a successful life. This threefold discipline helps us realize our own intrinsic purity. The three jewels must be cultivated collectively to ensure liberation. Individually, they are incomplete and insufficient because they are mutually dependent.