Parna means gently ending a fast (upvaas) in the prescribed time, with care for the body and with Jain discipline. Keep it very simple, light, and non‑violent.

How to do Parna (general guidance):

• Begin with reverence: Kayotsarg, recite Khamemi Savve Jiva, and take pachchakkhan (resolve) to resume ahar with mindfulness.
• First intake: lukewarm boiled water (ubadhelu pani). Take small sips.
• After a few minutes, move from liquids to semi‑solids, then to simple solids. Eat slowly and in small quantities.

What to eat (commonly followed in Jain tradition):

• Liquids: rice gruel water (pej/kanji), thin moong water, warm diluted buttermilk (chaas), warm milk if suitable.
• Semi‑solids: plain rice gruel (pej), soft plain khichdi (rice + split moong), lightly boiled moong without spices, thin yellow dal.
• Solids (if the fast was short and body feels fine): a small portion of soft plain khichdi or plain rice with a little ghee; a piece of soft roti with plain dal.
• Optional gentle starters used by many: a few crystals of mishri (rock sugar) or a small piece of jaggery, then warm water.

Avoid:

• Fried, spicy, sour, or heavy foods; fermented items; very cold food/drink; overeating.
• Root vegetables and any items you normally avoid in Jain ahar.
• After longer fasts (2+ days), avoid solids at first—stay with liquids/semi‑solids for one or two small servings.

Time (Parna Samay):

• Do Parna within the prescribed time as per the tithi/local Panchang announced at your Upashray/Derasar. Breaking outside the Parna time is not observed.

Tradition notes:

• Shwetambar and Digambar laypeople follow the same spirit: start with boiled water, then very light, simple, sattvik food. Local practices may vary; follow your guru/institution’s maryada.

Health tips:

• Stop at the first sign of fullness.
• Rest after Parna; resume normal diet gradually over the day.

For a simple Jain fasting guide and Parna basics, see this reference from JainKnowledge: