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    alcohol is allowed?

    4 months ago 122

    In Jainism, alcohol is not allowed.

    Very simply:

    • Alcohol (madya) is an intoxicant – it makes the mind dull and disturbed.
    • Jain dharma teaches samyam (self‑control) and ahimsa (non‑violence). When the mind is intoxicated, a person can easily hurt themselves or others, speak wrongly, or break vows.
    • Therefore, both Shwetambar and Digambar traditions say that Jains should not drink alcohol or use it as a means of enjoyment.

    So, from a Jain point of view: No whisky, no wine, no beer, no “light” alcohol – all are to be avoided.

    You can read a simple explanation here: Why Jains do not consume alcohol Is it ok to drink alcohol

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