Answer

Parwar Jain, also called Parwar / Paravara Jain community, is a Jain community traditionally associated mainly with the Digambar Jain tradition.

They are found especially in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and nearby regions.

Explanation

The Parwar Jains are a social community within Jain society, not a separate religion or separate Jain philosophy. Their core beliefs are the same Jain principles such as:

• Ahimsa — non-violence
• Aparigraha — non-possessiveness
• Anekantavada — many-sidedness of truth
• Right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct
• Devotion to the Tirthankars

Parwar Jains have historically been involved in trade, business, administration, and community service, like many Jain communities.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, spiritual identity is not based on caste or community, but on the soul’s progress through right conduct, self-discipline, compassion, and detachment.

So, being Parwar Jain is a community identity, while being Jain means following the path taught by the Tirthankars.

Takeaway

Parwar Jain refers to a Jain community, mainly Digambar, with regional and social identity. Their religious foundation remains the same Jain Dharma of ahimsa, self-control, and liberation of the soul.