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  • It's paryushan time, I have done chovihar, now some dal is left, sould I give it to someone or can I eat it Tommorow morning after navkarsi,?
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    It's paryushan time, I have done chovihar, now some dal is left, sould I give it to someone or can I eat it Tommorow morning after navkarsi,?

    2 hrs ago 2

    Answer

    Since you have already done Chovihar, you should not eat the dal tonight.

    For tomorrow morning after Navkarsi:

    • If the dal was prepared today and kept overnight, many Jain traditions avoid eating such leftover food, especially during Paryushan.
    • The better option is to give it to someone before it becomes unsuitable, if that is possible and appropriate.
    • If it cannot be given, dispose of it respectfully rather than eating it after Navkarsi, especially if your family or guru tradition avoids overnight food.

    Explanation

    In Jain practice, Chovihar means taking a vow not to consume food or water after sunset until the proper time the next day. So once Chovihar is done, eating again is not allowed.

    Also, during Paryushan, many people follow stricter rules regarding food, including avoiding leftover or stale food, because Jain Dharma emphasizes purity, restraint, and minimizing harm to living beings.

    Spiritual Understanding

    The purpose of Chovihar and Navkarsi is not only timing of food, but also developing sanyam — self-restraint. If there is doubt, it is spiritually safer to choose the more careful path.

    Takeaway

    Do not eat it tonight. If possible, give the dal to someone now or dispose of it respectfully. Avoid eating overnight dal tomorrow morning during Paryushan, unless your guru or family tradition specifically permits it.

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