Answer

As a Digambar Jain, during Daslakshani Parva, the ideal practice is to avoid eating at night completely.

In Jain Dharma, especially during sacred days like Daslakshan, one should try to follow:

• No food after sunset
• No water after sunset, if your health and capacity allow
• Eat only during daylight, preferably with restraint and awareness

What if you are unable to fast fully?

If due to health, age, medicine, travel, or genuine weakness you cannot remain without food at night, then it is best to keep it very simple and minimal, such as:

• Previously prepared, simple Jain food taken before sunset
• Boiled water during permitted time, according to your family or temple practice
• Light, non-root, sattvik food only if truly necessary

But spiritually, during Daslakshani, eating at night should be avoided as much as possible.

Explanation

Daslakshani Parva is a time for purification of the soul through the ten dharmas:

• Uttam Kshama
• Uttam Mardav
• Uttam Aarjav
• Uttam Shauch
• Uttam Satya
• Uttam Sanyam
• Uttam Tap
• Uttam Tyag
• Uttam Akinchanya
• Uttam Brahmacharya

Avoiding night eating supports Ahimsa, Sanyam, and Tap. At night, there is greater possibility of harming tiny living beings, and eating also increases attachment to taste and comfort.

Spiritual Understanding

The main purpose is not only “what can I eat,” but “how can I reduce desires and practice restraint.”

So the best approach is:

• Eat before sunset
• Eat less than usual
• Avoid rich, fried, or indulgent foods
• Do more swadhyay, pratikraman, samayik, and forgiveness

Takeaway

For a Digambar Jain in Daslakshani, the best night food is no food at night. If health requires something, keep it minimal, simple, and according to your family’s or guru’s guidance.