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  • Milk is necessary for young athlete avoiding milk is difficult the milk farms are far away therefore we buy Amul or Mother Dairy Milk where calf seperation is there so can athlete drink that milk or not how much heavy pap obtained
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    Milk is necessary for young athlete avoiding milk is difficult the milk farms are far away therefore we buy Amul or Mother Dairy Milk where calf seperation is there so can athlete drink that milk or not how much heavy pap obtained

    2 months ago 15

    Answer

    From a Jain point of view, milk from commercial dairies like Amul or Mother Dairy is generally not considered fully ahimsa, because it is usually connected with calf separation, repeated exploitation of the cow, and other forms of violence or suffering.

    So the ideal Jain answer is: avoid it if possible.

    Explanation

    In Jain Dharma, the main principle is non-violence and non-exploitation. Even if milk is used for health or sport, the Jain concern is not only about direct harm, but also about the system behind the product.

    For an athlete:

    • If milk is taken only because “it is convenient,” then from a Jain standpoint, it is still morally questionable.
    • If there is a genuine health need and no practical alternative, then the fault is less in the person’s intention, but the product itself still remains linked to himsa.
    • If possible, choose plant-based, non-exploitative, and wholesome alternatives.

    Spiritual Understanding

    Jain ethics ask us to look beyond physical usefulness and see the hidden suffering involved in our choices.

    In this case:

    • The cow is often treated as a means of production.
    • The calf may be separated.
    • The animal is made to produce milk beyond what would naturally be used by the calf.

    Because of this, many Jains consider such milk not suitable for a deeply ahimsa-based life.

    About your question on “how much heavy pap”:

    • Jain Dharma does not give a fixed numeric measure for this.
    • Karmic burden depends on:
    - intention, - awareness, - necessity, - alternatives available, - and the amount of attachment involved.

    So it is not correct to say an exact number of papa is “automatically” attached.

    Takeaway

    If you want the strict Jain answer, then do not prefer dairy milk from such commercial systems. If a person is struggling due to health or athletic needs, the best Jain approach is:
    • reduce dependency,
    • choose better alternatives when possible,
    • and remain aware that the ideal of Jain Dharma is least harm, least exploitation, and greater compassion.
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