Answer

In Jain practice, it is generally better to avoid coffee during Paryushan, especially if you are doing tapasya, fasting, or trying to follow the festival with greater purity and restraint.

However, whether it is strictly prohibited can depend on:

• Your family tradition
• Your Jain sect or sampraday
• The type of Paryushan practice you are observing
• Your health condition

Explanation

Paryushan is a time for:

• Self-discipline
• Reducing attachment to taste
• Ahimsa
• Pratikraman
• Forgiveness
• Spiritual purification

Coffee is often avoided because:

• It is a stimulant and can increase restlessness.
• It may become a habit or attachment.
• Many people take it for taste or dependency, which goes against the spirit of restraint.
• If milk, sugar, or other ingredients are added, additional food-related restrictions may apply depending on one’s observance.

Spiritual Understanding

During Paryushan, the goal is not only to avoid certain foods, but to reduce desires and live with greater awareness. Giving up coffee during these days can be a small but meaningful form of self-control.

Takeaway

If possible, avoid coffee during Paryushan as a discipline. If you need it for health reasons, consult your doctor and follow the guidance of your guru, family tradition, or samaj practice.