Answer

Here is a simple Paryushan Tyag list for kids. Children can choose small vows according to their age, health, and ability.

• Do not eat chocolates.
• Do not eat ice cream.
• Do not eat chips or junk food.
• Do not drink cold drinks or soda.
• Do not eat outside food.
• Do not eat after sunset.
• Do not waste food or water.
• Do not watch TV or YouTube for entertainment.
• Do not play video games.
• Do not use mobile/tablet except for study or Jain learning.
• Do not get angry.
• Do not shout or speak rudely.
• Do not tell lies.
• Do not fight with siblings or friends.
• Do not complain unnecessarily.
• Do not hurt insects or small living beings.
• Say “Michhami Dukkadam” sincerely if you make a mistake.
• Do Navkar Mantra daily.
• Listen to one Jain story daily.
• Help parents or grandparents every day.

Simple Tyag Ideas by Level

Easy Tyag:

• No chocolate for 1 day.
• No TV for 1 day.
• Say Navkar Mantra 5 times daily.
• No fighting for the whole day.

Medium Tyag:

• No junk food for all 8 days of Paryushan.
• No mobile games for all 8 days.
• Eat only simple home food.
• Do Pratikraman or listen to Pratikraman with family.

Strong Tyag:

• No food after sunset during Paryushan.
• No entertainment screen time for 8 days.
• Do one meal or simple eating discipline with parents’ guidance.
• Practice silence for 15–30 minutes daily.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, tyag means giving up something to control desires and purify the soul. For kids, Paryushan tyag should be simple, joyful, and suitable for their age. The main goal is to become more kind, calm, honest, and disciplined.

Takeaway

A good Paryushan tyag for kids is not only about giving up food items, but also giving up anger, lies, fighting, and laziness while increasing prayer, kindness, and forgiveness.