Does quitting milk curd butter ghee come under Rasparityag
Yes. In Jain practice, giving up milk, curd, butter, and ghee can come under Rasparityag because it is a renunciation of taste-based attachment and indulgence.
In simple words:
- Rasparityag means giving up स्वाद / रस-related enjoyment.
- Dairy items like milk, curd, butter, and ghee are often counted among items that increase attachment to taste.
- So, if you voluntarily stop them for self-restraint, tapas, or vrata, it is considered part of Rasparityag.
In some traditions, Rasparityag is explained broadly as renouncing all taste pleasures, and in practical observance it may include:
- dairy products,
- sweets,
- spicy or rich foods,
- and other highly tasty items.
So the answer is: yes, usually it does come under Rasparityag.