Answer

Yes, you can work on stopping this habit through Jain discipline, self-awareness, and gradual control of thoughts.

In Jain Dharma, this relates to Brahmacharya — control over sensual desires in thought, speech, and action. For a householder, the path is not sudden harsh suppression, but steady restraint, purity of mind, and right routine.

What You Can Do

• Do Pratikraman sincerely when you feel regret. Do not only feel guilty; use it to purify the mind and restart.
• Do Samayik daily, even for a short time, with the feeling: “I am a soul, separate from the body and desires.”
• Avoid triggers: do not watch or read anything that increases sexual thoughts.
• Do Namokar Mantra when the urge comes. Sit calmly and repeat it with attention.
• Change your place immediately when temptation starts. Stand up, wash your face, go near family, or sit in an open place.
• Do not stay alone with phone at night. Keep the phone away before sleeping.
• Eat lighter at night. Heavy food and laziness can increase restlessness.
• Keep your body busy with study, work, seva, walking, or exercise.
• Sleep on time. Late nights often make the mind weak.

Jain Spiritual Practice

When the urge comes, try this:

• Sit straight.
• Take 5 slow breaths.
• Chant Namokar Mantra 9 times.
• Think: “I am not this body. I am Atma. This desire is temporary.”
• Then immediately do another activity.

Important Understanding

Do not fall into deep guilt. Guilt can weaken you. Jain Dharma teaches alochana, pratikraman, pratyakhyan — accept the mistake, repent, and make a firm resolve not to repeat it.

If you fail once, do not think “I am bad.” Think: “I slipped, but I will rise again with more awareness.”

Takeaway

To stop this habit, combine:

• Pratikraman for purification,
• Samayik for mental control,
• Namokar Mantra during urges,
• avoidance of triggers,
• strong daily routine.

Start with one firm vow: “Today I will protect my thoughts, my eyes, and my actions.”