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    What can i even it in vrat

    2 hrs ago 2

    Answer

    If you mean “What can I eat in vrat?”, in Jain Dharma it depends on which vrat/upvas you are observing and your family/tradition.

    Common Jain vrat food rules are:

    • Upvas: Usually no food. Many take only boiled water during permitted time.
    • Ekashana: One meal only, usually simple and Jain-friendly.
    • Beashana: Two meals only.
    • Ayambil: Very simple food, without taste-enhancing items like ghee, oil, spices, sweets, milk/curd, etc., according to tradition.

    Commonly Avoided in Jain Vrat

    • Root vegetables like potato, onion, garlic, carrot, radish, beetroot
    • Green leafy vegetables in certain vrats or days, depending on tradition
    • Fermented foods
    • Food eaten after sunset
    • Leftover/stale food
    • Anything involving himsa as much as possible

    Commonly Taken in Some Vrats

    Depending on the vrat, some people may take:

    • Boiled water during allowed time
    • Simple grains/pulses in Ekashana or Beashana
    • Plain food without root vegetables
    • In Ayambil: bland, boiled/simple food as per tradition

    Spiritual Understanding

    In Jain Dharma, vrat is not only about food restriction. The main purpose is:

    • Control of senses
    • Reduction of attachment
    • Practice of ahimsa
    • Purification of thoughts, speech, and actions

    Takeaway

    Please tell me which vrat you are doing — Upvas, Ekashana, Beashana, Ayambil, Paryushan vrat, or another vrat — and I can guide you more clearly on what is generally allowed.

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