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    Solid food that i can eat after atthai parna

    12 months ago 151

    Parna (parṇa) after athai (athāi) is usually begun softly with light, sattvic foods and then gradually moved to a regular Jain meal. Here’s a simple, common approach followed in many Jain traditions:

    • First, break with something light: a small piece of fruit (like banana or dates) or a small glass of warm milk.
    • Then move to a light, root-vegetable–free solid meal:
    - Khichdi made with rice and dal, without onion, garlic, or root vegetables - Plain rice with a mild dal or boiled vegetables that are not root tubers - Soft cooked dishes like moong dal khichdi or plain dal with rice
    • As you continue, eat slowly and keep portions small. Avoid heavy, fried, spicy, sour, or very oily foods.
    • Later in the day, you can have a slightly more substantial but still simple meal, always avoiding onion/garlic and root vegetables if your observance requires.

    Note:

    • Both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions emphasize ahimsa, simplicity, and gradual reintroduction of food after parṇa; local practices may vary a little, so follow your guru or sangh guidance.

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