From Jain dharma side, there is no strict scriptural ban on a Jain marrying a Hindu (even a Brahmin). It is mainly a practical and family dharma question, especially because of:

• Non‑veg in the house
• Parents’ wish to keep a “pure Jain” home and sanskars

Core Jain point: For a shravak, the biggest issue is ahimsa in daily life, not the label “Brahmin” vs “Jain”.

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1. About the marriage itself

• Jain scriptures do not say “you must marry only a Jain”.
• Tradition prefers Jain–Jain marriage to make ahimsa, Jain food rules, and children’s Jain upbringing easier.
• So: marriage is allowed, but how you live after marriage is what matters.

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2. Non‑veg at home – why it is serious in Jain view

For a practicing Jain family, having non‑veg cooked/kept at home means:

• Constant himsa for taste (killing of higher‑sensed beings).
• Kitchen, vessels, smell etc. all connected with violence.
• Emotionally, parents feel: “Our grah has lost Jain shuddhata.”

So from Jain dharma angle, agreeing to non‑veg in the house is much more serious than just “marrying a non‑Jain”.

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3. Three different “lines” you need to be clear about

You must decide honestly, inside yourself:

1. Your personal line:

- Are you ready to live in a house where non‑veg is cooked? - Today you say “I am ok with it” – but think long‑term: children, festivals, Paryushan, pratikraman. - Will you feel guilty every time you do pratikraman and recall “I allowed this himsa in my own kitchen”?

1. House rule line (new home after marriage):

- Option A: 100% vegetarian home (best from Jain dharma view). - Option B: If she insists on non‑veg: at least no non‑veg in the shared kitchen, no storing/cooking at home; if she really wants, she eats outside. - Option C: Non‑veg freely at home – this is against Jain values; dharma point of view, it is very hard to justify.

1. Parents’ line (their home):

- At your parents’ house, their rules must be fully respected: strictly Jain, no non‑veg at all, no alcohol, etc. - If she cannot respectfully follow that even during visits, clashes will be regular and hurtful.

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4. Talk with her very clearly (before talking big with parents)

Very calmly, without blaming:

1. Explain what ahimsa and Jain food rules mean to you and your family.
2. Tell her honestly:

- “For my dharma, I cannot allow non‑veg to be cooked or stored in our home.” - “Outside, what you do is your choice, but at home it must be ahimsa‑based.”

1. See her real reaction:

- If she says, “I may not become Jain, but I will happily keep a pure vegetarian home for you and your parents’ feelings” – then things are workable. - If she says, “No, I want my freedom, I will cook non‑veg at home, this is non‑negotiable” – then you are choosing between relationship and Jain values. Be very honest with yourself.

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5. Talking to parents – only after point 4 is clear

If she is ready for a vegetarian home and basic Jain respect, then:

• Go to parents alone first, with full shraddha.
• Tell them clearly:

- She is Brahmin (so already culturally close, mostly veg background in many cases). - She agrees to: - Pure vegetarian home - No non‑veg, no alcohol in house - Respect Jain festivals and your basic practices

• Accept that they may still need time. Don’t fight; keep your tone soft and seva‑bhavi.

You can see a similar situation here

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6. If she really insists on non‑veg at home

From Jain dharma angle:

• You will be directly supporting regular, avoidable himsa in your own house.
• Your parents’ pain is understandable; they want:

- Their son to remain in ahimsa - Their future grandchildren to grow with Jain sanskar

In that case, options are:

1. You gently but firmly say “no” to non‑veg at home, even if that risks losing this relationship.

- Spiritually, this is the cleanest choice.

1. You compromise and allow it:

- Relationship may continue, but your inner guilt and parents’ dukh will also continue. - Dharma‑wise, this is not a good decision.

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7. Simple guidance in one line

• Marrying a Brahmin girl is not the real problem in Jainism.

Allowing non‑veg in your own home is.

If you want to stay true to Jain dharma and also minimize family hurt, the minimum dharmic stand is:

> “I will marry only if our home remains fully vegetarian and respectful to Jain practices. At my parents’ house, their Jain maryada will be followed completely.”

Then decide with full awareness of karma and long‑term peace of mind.