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Q: Why is Jain monks not using a woolen dassi for their rajoharan because mahavir swami was giving out woolen dassi rajoharan now everyone is using cotton dassi rajoharan
AnswerIn Jain tradition, the rajoharaṇ / rajoharaṇī is used by monks and nuns to gently move away tiny living beings before sitting, walking, or placing objects. Its purpose is ahiṁsā.Regarding the material, practices differ by Jain tradition, region, and monastic lineage. Some traditions describe t... Read More: Why Is Jain Monks Not Using A Woolen Dassi For Their Rajoharan Because Mahavir Swami Was Giving Out Woolen Dassi Rajoharan Now Everyone Is Using Cotton Dassi Rajoharan
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Q: Dairy is prohibited in vighai. Why do Jains still consume dairy?
AnswerIn Jain Dharma, dairy itself is not universally prohibited. What is prohibited in vigai/vighai is the excessive attachment to rich, stimulating, pleasure-giving foods such as milk, curd, ghee, oil, jaggery/sugar, and fried or rich preparations.So Jains may still consume dairy because: Dairy ha... Read More: Dairy Is Prohibited In Vighai Why Do Jains Still Consume Dairy
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Q: Does dairy or root vegetables cause more himsa
AnswerIn Jain Dharma, root vegetables are clearly prohibited because they involve direct himsa to countless one-sensed beings and destroy the whole plant.Dairy is more complex: Traditionally, milk and dairy have been accepted in many Jain communities when obtained without cruelty. However, in modern... Read More: Does Dairy Or Root Vegetables Cause More Himsa
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Q: List all food restrictions for lay Jains
AnswerLay Jains generally follow food restrictions based on Ahimsa — minimizing harm to living beings. The exact level of practice varies by family, sect, health, region, and personal vows, but the commonly accepted restrictions are: No meat — including fish, chicken, eggs, and all animal flesh. No ... Read More: List All Food Restrictions For Lay Jains
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Q: Where to buy
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