Can I have Sooji white sauce pasta in paryushan with on vegtables only milk,wheat(atta),spices, chilli flakes
Answer
During Paryushan, it is better to avoid sooji white sauce pasta if you are observing Paryushan food discipline strictly.
Explanation
Your ingredients include:
- Sooji / semolina – made from wheat, but in many Jain households during Paryushan, processed or ready-made items are avoided.
- White sauce with milk and atta – milk and wheat flour may be acceptable in some families, depending on their Paryushan rules.
- Spices / chilli flakes – simple spices may be allowed, but packaged chilli flakes can be avoided by stricter followers because they are processed and may contain additives.
- No vegetables – avoiding vegetables is good if your family follows that restriction.
However, pasta itself is usually a processed food, and during Paryushan many Jains prefer very simple, freshly prepared food with minimum ingredients.
Spiritual Understanding
Paryushan is a time for self-restraint, simplicity, and purification. The focus is not only on whether an ingredient is technically allowed, but also on reducing taste, luxury, and attachment to enjoyable foods.
Takeaway
If you are following Paryushan strictly, it is better to avoid sooji white sauce pasta and choose simpler food. If your family or guru allows wheat, milk, and simple spices during Paryushan, then a very simple homemade version may be acceptable according to your household practice.