Answer

Yes, from a Jain practice perspective, you may boil water, let it cool, and then keep it in the fridge before drinking—provided the water is consumed within the proper time limit followed in your tradition.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, drinking boiled water is practiced because boiling helps reduce living organisms in water and supports the principle of Ahimsa.

After boiling:

• Let the water cool naturally.
• Store it in a clean, covered vessel.
• You may keep it in the fridge.
• Drink it within the accepted time period followed by your family, guru, or Jain tradition.

Many Jains follow the rule that boiled water should be used within a limited number of hours, because after some time, microscopic life may begin to develop again.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose is not merely physical cleanliness, but carefulness in living. Jain Dharma teaches us to reduce harm even in daily actions like drinking water.

Takeaway

Yes, boiled water can be cooled in the fridge and drunk by Jains, but it should be kept covered, handled cleanly, and consumed within the proper Jain time limit followed in your tradition.