In Jain Dharma, we do not eat eggs because of ahimsa — non-violence.

An egg is avoided because:

1. It may contain life

- In many cases, an egg can develop into a living being. - Jainism teaches that we should not consume anything that may involve destruction of life.

1. It is part of reproductive life

- Eggs are connected with the process of birth and creation of life. - Jain ethics ask us to avoid harming living beings even indirectly.

1. It increases violence and attachment

- Jain food discipline is meant to reduce injury to living beings and support purity, self-control, and compassion.

So, Jains avoid eggs because eating them does not align with the principle of non-violence toward all jivas.

In short: We do not eat eggs because Jainism protects life as much as possible.