Answer

During Paryushan, eating pasta made of maida is generally not recommended, especially if one is observing Paryushan with discipline and austerity.

Explanation

Maida itself is a refined wheat flour, so it is not like root vegetables. However, pasta often raises concerns because:

• It may contain eggs in some varieties.
• It may include additives, preservatives, or unknown ingredients.
• It is often processed and stored for a long time.
• Paryushan is a time to reduce taste-based and processed foods and practice simplicity.

If the pasta is 100% vegetarian, eggless, and made only from permitted ingredients, some families may allow it. But many Jain families avoid such processed foods during Paryushan.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is not only about avoiding certain foods. It is a time for:

• simplicity in eating,
• self-control,
• reducing attachment to taste,
• and focusing on prayer, repentance, and inner purification.

So even if something is technically allowed, one may avoid it to maintain the spirit of Paryushan.

Takeaway

If you are strictly observing Paryushan, it is better to avoid maida pasta and choose simple Jain food. If unsure, follow your family’s tradition or ask your Guru Maharaj / Jain elder.