can we end our dashlakshan on 11th day after the uttam brahmcharya? and continue eating the things we had paused.
Answer
Yes, generally after completing the 10th day of Dashlakshan, which is Uttam Brahmacharya, one may end the specific Dashlakshan niyam/tyag from the 11th day and resume eating the things that were paused.
Explanation
Dashlakshan Dharma is observed for ten days, focusing on the ten supreme virtues:
- Uttam Kshama
- Uttam Mardav
- Uttam Aarjav
- Uttam Shauch
- Uttam Satya
- Uttam Sanyam
- Uttam Tap
- Uttam Tyag
- Uttam Akinchanya
- Uttam Brahmacharya
If your vow was specifically for the ten days of Dashlakshan, then after the 10th day is completed, the niyam is considered complete. So from the next day, you may continue normal food habits, as long as they remain within Jain dietary principles.
Spiritual Understanding
It is best to end the niyam respectfully, with gratitude and awareness, rather than simply “breaking” it casually. Many people do a small prayer, samayik, pratikraman, or at least mentally offer thanks for the strength to observe the vow.
Also, if you had taken a specific sankalp such as “I will avoid this item for exactly ten days,” then the 11th day is fine. But if you had taken a longer vow, or your family/guru tradition follows a different rule, you should follow that commitment.
Takeaway
If your tyag was only for Dashlakshan’s ten days, you may resume on the 11th day after Uttam Brahmacharya is completed. Do it with mindfulness, gratitude, and continued respect for Jain values.