In Jain dīkshā (for sādhvīs), periods are handled with respectful practicality, not as a sin.

Key points:

1. Menstruation is natural, not a paap

- Jain Dharma does not say a woman’s soul becomes impure. - Ashuddhi / ashauch is about ritual cleanliness, not inner worth.

1. For sādhvīs during periods (general traditional practice)

Exact details can vary by panth and ācārya, but commonly: - They maintain normal daily saiyam: ahimsā, aparigraha, brahmacharya, svādhyāy, dhyān, etc. continue. - They may avoid certain external acts: - Touching mūrtis, śāstras, or very pavitra dravya. - Doing abhiṣek or dravya‑pūjā if that is part of their routine. - They keep extra care of cleanliness: - Frequent washing, clean vastra, separate āsan, proper disposal with minimal hiṁsā. - Internal sādhanā does not stop: - Japa, dhyān, pratikraman (mentally or simply seated), svādhyāy all continue as usual.

1. Digambar – Śvetāmbara differences (in simple words)

- Digambar sādhvīs: rules are usually stricter about physical contact with pavitra things, but inner sādhanā continues. - Śvetāmbara sādhvīs (including Sthānakvāsī, Terāpanthī, etc.): - Similar idea – pause direct contact with very pavitra dravya, - Continue bhāv‑bhakti, paṭh, pratikraman mentally/verbally as guided by their ācārya. - Exact niyam (how many days, which actions) are set by their own saṅgh’s maryādā, not identical everywhere.

1. Essence according to Jain Dharma

- Periods = physical condition, not spiritual fault. - What changes is some external ritual conduct, never the right to do inner sādhanā. - Focus remains on: - ahimsā to self and others (proper rest, hygiene), - śauch (cleanliness), - and pure bhāva (intention).

For a simple overview of what is usually followed in periods in Jainism, you can read more here