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    Is it a violation of brahmacharya if I dream about sexual things while asleep

    4 months ago 74

    In Jain dharma, a dream during sleep is generally not treated as a deliberate violation of brahmacharya, because it is not a conscious, intentional act.

    However, it can show that:

    • the mind still has subtle impressions,
    • there may be attachment or past stimulation,
    • and more inner vigilance is needed.

    So the right Jain response is:

    • do not feel ashamed or panic,
    • keep pure conduct and restraint while awake,
    • and if you feel disturbed, do pratikraman, repentance, and spiritual vigilance.

    In Jain ethics, intentional thought, speech, and action matter most. A dream by itself is usually seen as involuntary, not a direct fault like a conscious indulgence.

    If you want, I can also explain brahmacharya in Jainism in a simple way.

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