In Jain Dharma, the aim of life is NOT “how to earn more money”, but “how to live rightly” and move towards moksha. Money (artha) is allowed, but it must be:

• earned dharam se (righteously)
• used seva ke liye (for service, family duties, and charity)
• held with aparigraha (non‑attachment)

I’ll keep it simple and practical:

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1. Right mindset about money (Jain view)

1) Money is a means, not the goal - Real wealth = pure soul, good character, and less karmic bondage. - Paisa sirf upkaran hai – jeevan ka uddeshya nahi.

2) Avoid 4 main pap in earning While earning, strictly avoid: - himsa (violence / harming beings) - asatya (lying, cheating) - chori (stealing, black practices) - kutilta & lobh (deceit and greed)

3) Aparigraha (non‑possessiveness) - Kamao, par chipko mat. - Limit desires, live simply, save wisely, donate something regularly.

You can read more on Jain view of money and wealth here

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2. How to earn money – step‑by‑step, as a Jain householder

Step 1 – Choose the right type of work

Prefer work that:

• does minimum himsa
• is honest and transparent
• does not push you into addiction, cheating, or killing

Try to avoid, as far as possible:

• meat, fish, egg, leather, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, pesticides, etc.
• businesses based fully on lies, fraud, or exploiting the weak

Better directions (examples, not orders):

• education, IT, design, consulting, teaching
• shops or businesses in non‑violent goods
• ethical finance, accounting, law, management
• any skill‑based freelance work with honesty

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Step 2 – Become skillful (shram + kaushal)

In Jainism, mehnat + kushalta (effort + skill) are praised.

• Learn 1–2 solid skills (coding, design, trading ethically, repair work, teaching, etc.).
• Be very reliable: time se kaam, sach bolna, commitment nibhana.
• People naturally pay more to the person they trust.

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Step 3 – Earn with clean methods

• No cheating: bill chhupana, quality ghatana, jhootha vachan – sab karmic bojh hai.
• Fair profit: na atyadhik (too high), na atyalp (too low out of greed for volume with lies).
• Written agreements, clear communication – satya ko pakdo.

This type of honest earning may feel slow in the beginning, but it gives long‑term stability + shubh karma.

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Step 4 – Use money in a Jain way

When income starts:

1) Basic needs first – food, shelter, health, education of family. 2) Save with simplicity – avoid show‑off lifestyle. 3) Do regular dān (charity) according to capacity - sangh seva, gaushala, education for poor, health causes, etc. 4) Avoid debt and addiction – loan and luxury out of ego creates tension and new karma.

You can see some Jain‑based tips on money here

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3. Inner check: am I earning correctly?

Ask yourself regularly:

• “Kya meri kamaai se kisi jeev ko anavashyak dukh ho raha hai?”
• “Kya main jhooth, chhal, ya atyachar se paisa kama raha hoon?”
• “Agar aaj mar jaun, kya mujhe apne business se lajja hogi ya santosh?”

If the answer is uncomfortable, slowly change the way or the field. This is real Jain practice.

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4. Summary in one line

“Earn money through honest, less‑violent work; live simply; stay unattached; and use a part of your wealth for seva and dharma.”

This way you get both:

• lokik benefit (security, stability)
• parlokik benefit (lighter karma, inner peace).