is studying or following vedas permitted ?

In Jain Dharma, Vedas are not accepted as the authority for liberation. The Jain path follows the teachings of the Tirthankars and the Jain Agamas.

So, in simple terms:

• Following Vedic beliefs as the spiritual path is not part of Jain practice.
• Studying Vedas as knowledge, history, or literature is not the same as following them, but Jain Dharma does not treat them as guiding scriptures for moksha.
• A Jain should mainly rely on Samyak Darshan, Samyak Jnana, and Samyak Charitra, along with ahimsa, aparigraha, and self-discipline.

So the Jain view is: respect others, but follow the Jain path for spiritual progress.