Answer

Jains and Mormons both may avoid coffee, but for different religious reasons.

• In Jain Dharma: Avoidance of coffee is usually connected with self-control, non-attachment, and avoiding stimulants that can increase restlessness or dependency.
• In the Mormon tradition: Coffee is avoided because their religious health code prohibits it.

Explanation

In Jainism, there is no single universal rule in all Jain traditions saying every Jain must never drink coffee. However, many disciplined Jains avoid coffee because:

• It contains caffeine, which can stimulate the mind and body.
• It may increase attachment, habit, or craving.
• Spiritual practice values calmness, awareness, and restraint.
• Some Jains avoid unnecessary indulgences as part of tapasya and self-discipline.

Jain Dharma emphasizes control over desires. So, if coffee becomes a habit or dependency, avoiding it supports inner discipline.

Spiritual Understanding

For a Jain, the deeper point is not only “coffee or no coffee.” The real question is:

• Does this increase my attachment?
• Does this disturb my awareness?
• Does this support or weaken my self-control?

Jain practice encourages reducing passions, cravings, and unnecessary dependence on sense pleasures.

Takeaway

Mormons avoid coffee because of a specific religious rule. Many Jains avoid coffee as part of restraint, simplicity, and reducing attachment, though practice may vary among Jain individuals and communities.