Answer

Yes, in Jain tradition, doing Attham Tap — a three-day fast — is considered spiritually meritorious and auspicious before beginning an important new phase, such as a new job, business, study, or major responsibility.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, tapasya is not done mainly for “luck” or worldly success. Its deeper purpose is:

• to purify the soul,
• to reduce karmic bondage,
• to strengthen self-control,
• to begin new work with humility, discipline, and spiritual awareness.

So, when someone does Attham before starting a new job, the intention is usually to seek inner purity and auspiciousness before entering that new responsibility.

Many Jains also combine such tapasya with:

• Navkar Mantra jaap,
• Samayik,
• Pratikraman,
• visiting a derasar,
• taking blessings from guru bhagwant or elders.

Spiritual Understanding

The most important thing is bhav — the inner feeling. If Attham is done with faith, humility, non-violence, and self-discipline, it becomes spiritually meaningful.

However, it should not be seen as a guaranteed way to get success in a job. Jain Dharma teaches that true auspiciousness comes from right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, and pure intentions.

Takeaway

Yes, people do consider Attham Tap auspicious before starting something important like a new job, but its real Jain meaning is spiritual purification and self-discipline — not merely worldly good fortune.