Answer

In Jain Dharma, wanting to have a marriage is not wrong. Marriage is accepted for householders, as long as it is lived with responsibility, respect, self-control, and dharma.

Explanation

Jainism recognizes two main paths:

• Sadhu/Sadhvi life — complete renunciation.
• Shravak/Shravika life — householder life with discipline and vows.

A Jain householder may marry, build a family, earn a livelihood, and live in society. But Jain Dharma teaches that marriage should not be based only on desire, attachment, or social pressure. It should support:

• Ahimsa — non-violence in thoughts, words, and actions.
• Satya — honesty and trust.
• Brahmacharya in limitation — faithfulness and self-control.
• Aparigraha — simple living and avoiding excess attachment.
• Dharma together — helping each other progress spiritually.

Spiritual Understanding

Marriage in Jain life should become a partnership for reducing anger, ego, greed, and attachment—not increasing them. A good marriage helps both people live with compassion, discipline, forgiveness, and devotion.

Takeaway

You can desire marriage, but try to choose a life partner who respects Jain values and helps you walk the path of dharma with peace and sincerity.