Answer

Yes, you can brush your teeth during Paryushan.

Explanation

Paryushan is a time for increased self-discipline, purity, forgiveness, and spiritual focus. Brushing itself is not prohibited in Jain Dharma.

However, one should be careful to:

• Avoid unnecessary harm to living beings.
• Use water mindfully and avoid wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness with awareness and restraint.
• Follow the guidance of one’s family tradition, sect, or Guru if observing stricter rules.

Some people observing special tapasya or strict vows may follow additional discipline, but for ordinary daily practice, brushing is generally acceptable.

Spiritual Understanding

The main purpose of Paryushan is not external hardship alone, but inner purification—reducing anger, ego, deceit, greed, carelessness, and attachment.

Takeaway

You may brush during Paryushan, but do it mindfully, with ahimsa, cleanliness, and spiritual awareness.