Answer

During Paryushan, especially at night time, the ideal Jain practice is to avoid eating after sunset.

If you are hungry, the best options are:

• Drink boiled and cooled water if it is allowed in your practice and within the permitted time.
• Try to calmly tolerate the hunger with awareness.
• Do Namokar Mantra, meditation, or quiet reflection to settle the mind.

Important

If you have a medical condition, weakness, dizziness, diabetes, pregnancy, or any serious health concern, please do not harm your body. In such cases, follow the guidance of your family, doctor, or Guru.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is a time for self-control, tapasya, and inner purification. Avoiding food at night helps reduce harm to living beings and strengthens discipline.

Takeaway

If your health is okay, try not to eat now. Drink permitted water if allowed, stay calm, and turn the hunger into a moment of spiritual practice.