can jains eat unfertilized eggs
In Jainism, eggs (fertilized or unfertilized) are not allowed.
Reason in simple words:
- Ahimsā (non‑violence)
- An egg is considered life or potential life. - Eating it is seen as harming that life, so it goes against Jain vows of non‑violence.
- Animal‑origin food is avoided
- Jain diet is strictly lacto‑vegetarian (no meat, fish, eggs). - Anything that comes from killing or disturbing animal reproduction is not accepted.
- Both traditions agree
- Digambar and Shvetambar – both generally teach that Jains should not eat eggs, whether they are called “fertilized” or “unfertilized”.
So, according to Jain Dharma, Jains should not eat unfertilized eggs.