Answer

In Jain practice during Paryushan, it is generally recommended to avoid coffee, especially if you are observing tapasya, fasting, or trying to follow stricter discipline.

Explanation

Coffee is not considered ideal during Paryushan because:

• It can increase attachment to taste and habit.
• It may disturb calmness, alertness, and inner discipline.
• Paryushan is a time for reducing indulgence and practicing self-control.

If you have taken a specific vow such as upvas, ekasana, beasana, ayambil, or another tapasya, then whether coffee is allowed depends on the rules of that vow and your tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is not only about food restriction. It is about purification of the soul through:

• Ahimsa
• Self-control
• Forgiveness
• Reduction of desires
• Inner awareness

So even if coffee is technically permitted in some household practice, giving it up during Paryushan can be a meaningful form of restraint.

Takeaway

If possible, avoid coffee during Paryushan. If you have health reasons or a dependency, reduce it gently and follow the guidance of your family tradition, guru, or local Jain sangh.