In Jainism, there is no general prohibition on eating papaya. Papaya is a fruit, and Jains typically avoid root vegetables (like potatoes, onions, garlic) because they involve pulling up the plant and many small life forms. Fruits and cereals are usually considered acceptable, provided they are grown and harvested with minimal harm.

So, you can eat papaya if you are following a standard Jain dietary pattern. If you are practicing a particularly strict observance or have personal vows (virti/anooshadhi), you may choose to consult your guru or follow the specific guidelines you’ve been given.