In Jainism, what people commonly call “nazar” or “evil eye” is not a core doctrinal concept.

Jain Dharma explains everything through karmas and our own thoughts, speech, and actions, not through someone else’s “eye power” or magical influence.

1. Is “nazar / evil eye” a thing in Jainism?

• There is no official Jain scriptural doctrine that says someone’s “nazar” can harm you independently.
• If something bad happens, it is explained as:

- result of our own past karmas, and - present carelessness, passions (anger, pride, deceit, greed), wrong decisions, etc.

• Belief in “buri nazar”, lemons-chillies, special threads, etc. as magic protection is considered superstition, not Jain Dharma.

So, Jain answer: Bad results come from karmic causes, not from another person’s jealousy alone.

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2. Then what to do practically, in a Jain way?

If you feel affected by “nazar”, Jainism would guide you to do these things:

(a) Strengthen inner protection (real raksha)

1. Navkar (Namokar) Mantra

- Recite daily with faith and calm mind. - It reduces paap (negative karma) and increases shubh bhav (pure feelings). - Protection in Jainism = weakening bad karmas, not fighting “nazar”.

1. Uvasaggaharam Stotra (of Bhagwan Parshvanath)

- Traditionally recited for removal of obstacles, fear, illness, “negative influences”. - You can chant the main gatha or full stotra daily with shraddha.

1. Shanti Path / Shanti Sutra

- For peace of mind and reduction of inner disturbance like fear, anxiety, anger.

You can read simple raksha-mantra guidance here

(b) Live with right conduct

• Do satya (truthful business / work)
• Avoid himsa as much as possible
• Control anger, pride, greed
• Do daan (charity) and seva

Jain view: such shubh karmas bring lasting mangal (auspiciousness) and success. No one’s jealousy can override strong, good karma.

(c) Use symbols in the right spirit (not as magic)

If you want something in your home/shop:

• You may keep a Swastik, Panch Parmeshthi symbol, or small idol in a clean, respectful place as a reminder of Dharma, not as a magical “anti‑nazar” object.
• Do not use things like lemons, chillies, “buri nazar” dolls etc. as if they have special powers. That drifts away from Jain tattva.

There is a related discussion on shop “evil eye” here

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3. Simple daily practice you can follow

Very simple routine, fully in line with Jain Dharma:

1. Morning

- Snan, clean clothes. - Sit quietly, recite Navkar Mantra 9, 27, or 108 times. - If you know it, recite Uvasaggaharam once or a few times.

1. During the day

- Keep truthful and non‑violent behaviour. - When you feel fear of “nazar”, immediately remember: “Everything is due to my own karmas; I will respond with patience and Dharma.”

1. Night

- Short pratikraman bhav: recall mistakes, feel true regret, resolve to improve.

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Essence in Jain terms:

• No independent “evil eye” doctrine.
• Real protection = Right faith, right knowledge, right conduct (samyak darshan–jnan–charitra).
• Mantras and stotras help by purifying karma and mind, not by fighting some invisible nazar.

So, from a Jain standpoint, focus on inner shuddhi and Dharma, not on fear of others’ eyes.