In Jainism, diksha is a one‑way, lifelong commitment.

When a person takes diksha (becomes a sadhu or sadhvi):

• They fully renounce:

- family and social roles - wealth and property - comforts and worldly responsibilities

• They accept the mahavratas (great vows) of:

- ahimsa – non‑violence - satya – truth - asteya – non‑stealing - brahmacharya – complete celibacy - aparigraha – total non‑possessiveness ( jainknowledge.com)

According to Jain tradition (both Shwetambar and Digambar):

• After proper diksha, one should not return to normal grihasthi (householder) life.
• To “go back” would mean breaking the highest vows, causing very heavy paap (sin) and strong bondage of karma.
• Therefore, acharyas test the person and prepare them well before giving diksha, to avoid such a situation.

Rare historical stories sometimes mention monks who fell from conduct (āchar‑laḍkhaḍānā), but such a state is considered spiritually very unfortunate, not an option or permission.

So, spiritually and traditionally:

• Ideal and expected: After diksha, the person remains a monk/nun till death, progressing towards moksha.
• Returning to normal life is not allowed or encouraged in Jain dharma; it is seen as a serious fall from the path, not a “choice” to come and go.

You can read more about what diksha means and what changes in a person’s life here: