Answer

Yes, if both of you are serious, mature, financially stable, and committed to a respectful married life, you should speak to your parents about marriage.

In Jain understanding, marriage should be based on:

• Mutual respect
• Truthfulness
• Responsibility
• Family harmony
• Commitment to ethical living

Since he is Jain and you are from a Thakkar-Lohana background, the important thing is to discuss values, lifestyle, food habits, religious practices, and family expectations clearly before approaching parents.

Explanation

Before speaking to parents, both of you should honestly discuss:

• Religion and customs: How will Jain practices, festivals, temple visits, and rituals be respected?
• Food habits: Jain families may follow vegetarianism, no root vegetables, chauvihar, or other practices depending on tradition.
• Future children: How will children be raised spiritually and culturally?
• Family involvement: Are both families likely to accept and support the marriage?
• Long-term commitment: Are both of you ready to support each other during difficulties?

If you both are aligned on these matters, then approaching parents respectfully is a good step.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, household life is not rejected. A householder can live a meaningful spiritual life by following values like ahimsa, satya, aparigraha, self-control, compassion, and responsibility.

Marriage becomes spiritually supportive when both partners help each other become calmer, kinder, more disciplined, and more dharmic.

Takeaway

Yes, speak to your parents—but do it with patience, humility, and preparation. First become clear with each other, then approach both families respectfully and calmly. A marriage blessed with understanding, dharma, and family goodwill has a stronger foundation.