To live as a proper Jain, the process is to walk the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Main steps:

1. Develop Samyak Darshan

Have true faith in the Jain path, the soul, karma, and the teachings of the Tirthankars.

1. Learn Samyak Gyan

Study Jain principles properly, such as: - soul and karma - ahimsa - aparigraha - anekantavada - vows and discipline

1. Practice Samyak Charitra

Live with right conduct by reducing violence, anger, greed, attachment, and ego.

1. Follow the Five Main Vows

- Ahimsa — non-violence - Satya — truth - Asteya — non-stealing - Brahmacharya — celibacy / restraint - Aparigraha — non-attachment

1. Keep Daily Discipline

- do pratikraman - practice introspection - avoid harm in thought, word, and action - eat and live with awareness - limit unnecessary possessions and desires

1. Respect Jiva and Ajiva

Show compassion to all living beings, from the smallest to the largest.

1. Reduce Kashayas

Work on reducing: - anger - pride - deceit - greed

1. Serve with Humility

Help others without ego, but always without causing harm.

1. Stay Connected to Sutras and Gurus

Read Jain scriptures, listen to learned saints, and follow authentic Jain guidance.

In simple words:

A proper Jain is not only one who is born Jain, but one who lives Jain dharma in daily life through ahimsa, restraint, purity, and self-discipline.

If you want, I can also give you a simple daily Jain routine for household life.