Answer

In Jain Dharma, our main faith should be in karma, right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct — not in astrology or kundli as the final authority over life.

Astrology may be treated by some people as a traditional worldly practice, but Jain teachings emphasize that our happiness, suffering, birth, lifespan, circumstances, and spiritual progress are primarily governed by our own karmas.

Explanation

According to Jain philosophy:

• Karma is the real cause behind our life situations.
• No planet, star, or horoscope can override the law of karma.
• Spiritual effort, self-control, compassion, non-violence, truthfulness, and austerity help reduce karmic bondage.
• Fear-based dependence on kundli, planets, or rituals is not the Jain path.

Jain Dharma teaches that a soul is responsible for its own bondage and liberation. Therefore, instead of becoming overly dependent on astrology, one should focus on:

• Samyak Darshan — right faith
• Samyak Jnan — right knowledge
• Samyak Charitra — right conduct
• Ahimsa, aparigraha, tapas, swadhyay, and meditation

Spiritual Understanding

If astrology creates fear, blind faith, dependency, or excuses, then it becomes spiritually harmful.

For example, thinking “my kundli is bad, so I cannot progress” is not aligned with Jain Dharma. Jainism teaches that through awareness, discipline, repentance, restraint, and purification, the soul can rise above karmic bondage.

A Jain may respectfully acknowledge traditional customs, but should not place astrology above karma, dharma, and personal spiritual effort.

Takeaway

Jain Dharma does not encourage blind dependence on astrology or kundli. The true Jain approach is:

Believe in karma, practice dharma, purify the soul, and take responsibility for your actions.