Does fasting in Jainism reduce overthinking

Yes, in Jainism fasting can help reduce overthinking by bringing discipline, self-control, and inner awareness.

When a person fasts with samyak bhavna and focus on atma-chintan, the mind becomes less scattered. It helps one:

• detach from sense pleasures,
• reduce worldly distraction,
• increase mindfulness,
• and develop shanti and vairagya.

However, fasting alone does not automatically remove overthinking. In Jain tradition, its true benefit comes when it is done with:

• right intention,
• equanimity,
• prayer, meditation, and repentance,
• and without ego or expectation.

So, fasting in Jainism can support a calmer mind, but its deeper purpose is purification of the soul, not just mental relief.