Answer

For your first upvas on Samvatsari, the fast is usually broken the next day through Parna, after sunrise, with humility and calmness.

A simple and proper way is:

• Wake up early and do Namaskar Mahamantra.
• If possible, do Pratikraman or at least offer sincere repentance and forgiveness.
• Before eating, mentally bow to Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhu-Sadhvi Bhagwant.
• Break the fast gently with boiled water.
• Then take light food, such as simple Jain-friendly food, in small quantity.
• Avoid overeating or eating heavy, oily, spicy, or fried food immediately.

Explanation

In Jain practice, breaking a fast is not only a physical act, but also a spiritual act. Since you observed upvas with only boiled water, your body should be treated gently the next day.

A common approach is:

• First drink a little boiled and cooled water.
• After some time, take something light and easy to digest.
• Eat slowly and mindfully.
• Keep the feeling of gratitude, forgiveness, and self-control.

If you follow a specific Jain tradition or your family has a parna custom, you should follow the guidance of your guru, elders, or local sangh.

Spiritual Understanding

Samvatsari is the sacred day of forgiveness, repentance, and inner purification. The next day’s parna should also be done with the same purity of feeling.

Before parna, it is good to sincerely say or reflect:

“Micchami Dukkadam”

This means asking forgiveness for any harm caused knowingly or unknowingly.

Takeaway

Break your fast slowly, with boiled water first, then light food. Keep the mind peaceful, grateful, and filled with forgiveness. Since it is your first upvas, do not rush or overeat.