Answer

In Jain Dharma, whether a remarried woman is allowed to give āhār depends on the rules followed by the specific Jain tradition, gaccha, saṅgh, or monk/nun lineage.

It is not correct to make a universal statement that “a woman who has remarried is not allowed to give āhār” for all Jains.

Explanation

In Jain monastic practice, giving āhār to sādhus or sādhvīs must follow certain purity, discipline, and procedural rules. Different Jain traditions may have specific guidelines about:

• Who may offer āhār
• Household purity rules
• Marital and family circumstances
• Local saṅgh customs
• Rules followed by that particular muni or sādhvī group

Some communities may follow stricter customary rules regarding remarriage, especially for certain religious offerings. However, such customs should not be confused with a universal Jain doctrine unless clearly supported by that tradition’s accepted rules.

Spiritual Understanding

The deeper Jain principle is that giving āhār-dān should be done with:

• Faith
• Humility
• Purity of intention
• Respect for monastic discipline
• Non-ego and devotion

At the same time, sādhus and sādhvīs must observe the rules of their order. Therefore, if a particular monk, nun, or saṅgh does not accept āhār from someone due to their tradition’s rules, it should be respected without anger or judgment.

Takeaway

A remarried woman should not be considered spiritually inferior. For āhār-related eligibility, the right approach is to ask the specific sādhus/sādhvīs or local saṅgh, because practices can differ by tradition.