In Jainism, rules (vratas, pratimā, upāslunā) are guidance to help you live with ahimsa, sallekhana’s spirit, and self-purity. If you disagree with a rule, you can handle it in a careful, respectful way:

• Understand the purpose (artha) of the rule: What is it trying to protect or cultivate in you—non-violence, truth, self-control, or compassion? Often rules are means to reduce passion or harm, not rigid dogma.

• Study the source and tradition: Read the scriptures and commentaries relevant to the rule. Note differences between Digambara and Śvetāmbara interpretations, and what the monastic or senior Jain scholars advise.

• Reflect with humility (samyak drishti): Check your own understanding and motives. Is your disagreement about the rule’s aim, or about how it’s applied in a particular situation?

• Seek guidance through dialogue, not rebellion: Discuss with a knowledgeable monk, nuns, or learned lay teachers. Jainism values respectful discussion and reflection, not confrontation.

• Practice with ahimsa and compassion: Even if you question a rule, avoid breaking it with anger or disrespect. Consider how you can apply the spirit of the rule in a healthier way.

• Use the principle of pratikraman when needed: If you act against a rule or your own understanding, perform sincere repentance and renew your resolve to practice more faithfully.

• Apply context and intention: Some rules are monastic guidelines, others are lay-vratas. In daily life, you may adapt in a way that preserves non-violence and truth without harming others. Always aim to keep the core Jain values intact.

• Recognize legitimate diversity: Jain communities may differ in how strictly a rule is taught or observed. A respectful acknowledgment of these differences helps maintain harmony while you seek personal clarity.

• When in doubt, defer to the core vows: If a situation is unclear, lean on non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), non-stealing (asteya), chastity (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha) as your guiding principles.

In short, if you disagree with Jain rules, deepen your understanding, seek knowledgeable guidance, reflect with humility, and strive to embody the underlying Jain virtues in your life.