Answer

In Jain Dharma, Anantkāy (અનંતકાય / अनंतकाय) refers to vegetables or plants that contain infinite living beings in one body or root structure.

Common examples of Anantkāy include:

• Potato
• Onion
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Carrot
• Radish
• Beetroot
• Sweet potato
• Turmeric root
• Yam / Suran

Explanation

In Jain ethics, especially related to Ahimsa, root vegetables are generally avoided by many Jains because pulling them out destroys the plant and also harms countless subtle living beings associated with them.

Takeaway

Anantkāy foods are avoided to reduce violence and practice greater compassion toward even the smallest forms of life.