In Jainism, brahmacharya for a shravak means sexual restraint and purity in conduct, lived according to household life.

For a shravak, it generally means:

• Faithfulness to one’s spouse
• Avoiding lustful thoughts, speech, and actions
• Maintaining self-control over senses
• Living with dignity, modesty, and purity
• Avoiding misuse of sexuality

For a lay follower, brahmacharya is usually practiced as limited celibacy within proper marital conduct, not necessarily complete renunciation like in monk life. Its goal is to reduce passions, protect inner peace, and support spiritual progress.

In Jain ethics, it is one of the important vows for a shravak and helps in weakening kashayas such as attachment and desire.