Answer

In Jain Dharma, there is no fixed measurable amount of punya for doing upwas.

The punya from upwas depends mainly on the bhav — the inner intention and purity of the soul.

Explanation

Upwas done with:

• Faith in Dharma
• Self-control
• Peaceful mind
• Forgiveness
• Less attachment to food and body
• Prayer, swadhyay, samayik, pratikraman, or dhyan

creates higher spiritual benefit.

But if upwas is done with:

• Pride — “I did fasting”
• Anger or irritation
• Desire for praise
• Competition
• Attachment to results

then the spiritual benefit becomes much less.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jainism, upwas is not only about not eating. Its deeper meaning is to stay closer to the soul and away from passions like anger, ego, deceit, and greed.

So the real value of upwas is not counted like a number. It depends on how much the fast helps reduce attachment and purify the inner state.

Takeaway

Upwas gives punya when done with pure bhav, but its true purpose is even higher: to reduce karma, control desires, and move closer to moksha.