Answer

Parwar, also written as Porwal or Parwar Jain, refers to a Jain community traditionally found mainly in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and surrounding regions.

They are generally associated with the Digambar Jain tradition.

Explanation

The Parwar Jains are a social community within Jain society. Like many Jain communities, they have historically been connected with trade, business, agriculture, administration, and religious patronage.

They are not a separate religion or sect apart from Jain Dharma. Rather, they are a Jain community group within the broader Jain tradition.

In Jain society, names such as Parwar, Oswal, Khandelwal, Shrimal, Humad, Bagherwal, etc., often refer to historical community identities, regional backgrounds, or social groupings.

Spiritual Understanding

From the Jain Dharma point of view, one’s spiritual worth is not based on community, caste, region, or family identity.

Jainism emphasizes:

• Samyak Darshan — right faith
• Samyak Gyan — right knowledge
• Samyak Charitra — right conduct
• Ahimsa — non-violence
• Aparigraha — non-possessiveness
• Self-purification and liberation of the soul

So, being Parwar is a community identity, while being Jain is a spiritual path.

Takeaway

Parwar Jains are a Jain community, mostly connected with the Digambar tradition, but in Jain Dharma the true focus is not community identity—it is purity of soul, right conduct, and liberation.