Answer

I’m sorry you are going through this. From a Jain Dharma perspective, marriage is not only a personal relationship but also a family, cultural, and spiritual commitment. Many Jain families prefer marriage within Jain society because they want to preserve:

• Jain values such as ahimsa, vegetarianism, and spiritual discipline
• Religious practices, festivals, rituals, and temple traditions
• Family customs and community identity
• The Jain upbringing of future children

Their concern may not be against you personally, but about whether Jain way of life will continue in the family.

Explanation

If you both are serious about marriage, the most respectful path is patience, honesty, and dialogue.

You may consider discussing:

• Whether you are comfortable following Jain household practices
• Whether you are vegetarian, or willing to respect Jain food restrictions
• How festivals, puja, temple visits, and family customs will be observed
• How future children will be raised spiritually
• Whether both families can meet calmly with elders or a respected Jain person present

In Jain Dharma, forcing, anger, harsh speech, or emotional pressure is not ideal. The principle of ahimsa also applies to speech, emotions, and family relationships. So the approach should be gentle and respectful.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma gives great importance to right conduct, truthfulness, non-violence, self-restraint, and respect for parents and elders. At the same time, marriage should also be based on mutual understanding, trust, and shared values.

If you sincerely respect Jain Dharma and are willing to understand the family’s concerns, that may help them see your commitment more clearly. But acceptance may take time.

Takeaway

Do not treat this only as a “Jain vs Hindu” issue. Try to show clearly that you respect Jain values, their family traditions, and their spiritual concerns. If the relationship is sincere, proceed with patience, humility, and open communication with both families.