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    Do I masturbate during varshitap?

    6 months ago 99

    During Varshitap you should not masturbate.

    Reason in simple Jain terms:

    • Varshitap is a very strong tapas (austerity). Along with food discipline, you are expected to increase samyam (self‑control) and brahmacharya (celibacy / sexual restraint). ( jainknowledge.com)
    • Masturbation is counted in Jain Dharma as a breach of brahmacharya for laypeople and is totally forbidden for monks/nuns. It excites passions (kashayas), disturbs peace of mind, and brings new karmic bondage. ( jainknowledge.com)
    • Any serious tapa (Upvas, Aymbil, Oli, Poshadh, Varshitap, etc.) is meant to calm the senses, not stimulate them. Sexual activity (including self‑stimulation) goes directly against the purpose of tapasya. ( jainknowledge.com)

    So, if you are doing Varshitap, the ideal Jain way is:

    • No sex and no masturbation.
    • Guard thoughts, eyes, and mind from sexual fantasies as much as you can.
    • If a mistake happens, do alochana–pratikraman–pratyakhyan the same day and recommit to your vow. ( jainknowledge.com)

    You can read related guidance here and here .

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