Answer

Yes, you may chant Jain mantras mentally during periods, especially with a calm and respectful mind.

In Jain Dharma, inner purity, right intention, and devotion are very important. Menstruation is a natural bodily process, not a spiritual fault.

Explanation

During periods, some families or traditions may follow certain practical restrictions regarding:

• Going to the temple
• Touching idols, scriptures, or puja items
• Performing formal rituals

These practices can vary by family, sect, and local custom.

However, remembering the Navkar Mantra, doing bhavna, pratikraman in a simple way, or mentally chanting Samayik-related mantras is generally understood as spiritually beneficial, because it does not require external ritual contact.

Spiritual Understanding

Samayik is mainly about developing equanimity, self-control, forgiveness, and awareness of the soul. These qualities can be practiced at any time.

If you are physically uncomfortable, you may do a shorter, simpler form of devotion, such as:

• Mental Navkar Mantra jaap
• Quiet reflection on forgiveness and peace
• Reading or listening respectfully, if allowed in your tradition
• Simple meditation on the soul

Takeaway

You can chant Samayik mantras mentally during periods. For formal Samayik rules involving specific rituals, posture, books, or temple practices, follow your family tradition or ask your guruji/sadhviji for guidance.