In Jain Dharma, we do not drink alcohol because it is considered harmful to ahimsa, self-control, and right awareness.

Main reasons:

1. It harms living beings

Alcohol production and fermentation involve subtle living organisms. Jain ethics avoid causing harm to even the smallest forms of life.

1. It weakens mindfulness

Alcohol clouds the mind and reduces vivek (discernment), making it harder to follow vows, restraint, and right conduct.

1. It increases passions

Intoxication can lead to anger, greed, pride, and attachment, which obstruct spiritual progress.

1. It leads to negligence

Jain practice emphasizes apramad — carefulness and awareness. Alcohol can cause carelessness in speech, action, and thought.

1. It is against self-discipline

Jain life encourages purity, restraint, and clarity. Alcohol is seen as contrary to these ideals.

So, in Jainism, avoiding alcohol supports ahimsa, samyaktva, and spiritual purity.