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    I took niyam of not eating anything outside food in bhadwe so can I eat outside food after anant chaturdashi

    3 hrs ago 5

    Answer

    Yes, generally if your niyam was specifically for Bhadarvo/Bhadrapad period until Anant Chaturdashi, then after Anant Chaturdashi is completed, the niyam is considered completed, and you may eat outside food again.

    Explanation

    In Jain practice, the exact limit of a niyam depends on how you took it:

    • If you said, “I will not eat outside food during Bhadarvo,” then follow it until the period you intended is complete.
    • If you specifically took it “till Anant Chaturdashi,” then after Anant Chaturdashi ends, the vow is completed.
    • If you took the niyam in front of a Guru, Maharaj Saheb, Sadhviji, or during a religious ritual, it is best to confirm with them if you are unsure.

    Spiritual Understanding

    A niyam is not only about the food itself, but about self-control, purity, and awareness. Completing it sincerely brings spiritual benefit. Even after the niyam ends, eating with care, simplicity, and awareness supports Jain values like restraint and discipline.

    Takeaway

    If your niyam was only up to Anant Chaturdashi, you can eat outside food after it is completed. If there is any doubt about your exact sankalp, ask the Guru or elder before breaking it.

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