Answer

Yes, in Jain practice, whether sabji seeds can be used depends on what you mean by “sabji seeds” and the food rule being followed.

If you mean seeds found inside vegetables like tomato, cucumber, brinjal, capsicum, etc., many Jains avoid them depending on family tradition, sect, or level of strictness.

If you mean seeds used as spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, etc., many Jains do use them, but practices vary.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the main concern is ahimsa — minimizing harm to living beings.

Seeds can be sensitive because:

• A seed has the potential to grow into a plant.
• Some traditions avoid foods with many seeds because they may involve more life forms.
• During certain days like Paryushan, Ayambil, Chauvihar-related observances, or tapasya, rules may be stricter.

Common differences:

• Vegetable seeds: Often avoided by stricter Jains, especially in tomatoes, brinjal, cucumber, and similar vegetables.
• Dry spice seeds: Commonly used in many Jain households, though some vows or tapasya rules may restrict them.
• Sprouted or germinating seeds: Generally avoided because they involve active growth and higher concern for life.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain food discipline is not only about ingredients. It is about developing carefulness, restraint, and compassion. If avoiding seeds helps reduce carelessness and strengthens ahimsa-bhav, it becomes spiritually meaningful.

Takeaway

For normal household food, many Jains use dry spice seeds, but vegetable seeds may be avoided depending on tradition. For vrat, tapasya, or stricter Jain diet, it is best to follow your family tradition or ask your guru/pravachankar.