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    Is two wives allowed in jainism

    7 months ago 198

    In Jainism, having two wives at the same time (polygamy) is not allowed as an ideal or religiously approved practice.

    Briefly:

    • For lay Jains (householders):
    - The Jain ideal is monogamy – one husband and one wife at a time. - Marriage is seen as a social arrangement to live a disciplined, ethical life, not for increasing sensual enjoyment. - Having multiple wives creates attachment, jealousy, and potential himsa (mental and emotional hurt), which goes against ahimsa and aparigraha (non‑possessiveness).
    • For monks and nuns:
    - They are completely celibate and have no marriage at all.
    • Digambar and Shvetambar:
    - Both traditions uphold faithfulness to one spouse as the proper way for a grihastha (householder). - Historical kings or people in society may have had many wives, but Jain dharma does not present that as a spiritual ideal.

    So, from a Jain dharmic point of view: No, keeping two wives together is not in line with Jain principles; one spouse with fidelity and restraint is the correct path.

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