Answer

During Biyashnaa, it is best not to watch TV.

Biyashnaa is not only about eating two times; it is also a Jain spiritual practice meant to increase self-control, simplicity, awareness, and reduction of worldly distractions.

Explanation

In Biyashnaa, a person generally eats only two times in the day, following the proper rules of the vrat/tapasya as guided by family tradition, guru, or sangh.

Watching TV may not directly break the food-related rule of Biyashnaa, but it can weaken the spiritual purpose because TV often increases:

• Attachment
• Entertainment craving
• Careless thoughts
• Violence, anger, gossip, or worldly emotions

So, if someone is doing Biyashnaa with true bhav, they should try to spend time in:

• Samayik
• Pratikraman
• Navkar Mantra
• Reading Jain scriptures or stories
• Quiet reflection

Spiritual Understanding

The deeper aim of Biyashnaa is restraint of body, speech, and mind. Food-control is one part, but controlling distractions is also important.

Takeaway

TV may not always break the technical food rule of Biyashnaa, but spiritually it is better to avoid it and keep the day more peaceful, mindful, and dharmic.