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like honey, meat etc, is prepared by religious persons aware of the method of preparing and serving. Such food is said to free from the flaws of adhah -karma and is taken through begging.
With these as ideal, the diet for householders is suitably modified depending upon his / her spiritual inclinations, family and professional circumstances and the place where he / she live. The basic principles of Jain diet are:
Non-violence has to be always kept as a supreme factor while planning one's diet. It should assist us in achieving our objective of the human life by enhancing self control, reducing passions and lead a happy and healthier life.
References
Tattvartha Sutra by Uma Svati and its commentary by PujyaPada sutra 2.30 Bodha Pahuda by Kunda Kundav-34 Rattan Karand Shravakahara by SamantBhadra, commentary Prabha Chandra edited by Dr Panna Lal. Verse 66. Ahi s k Jvana Shelly by Samani Chinmaya Pragya Purushartha Siddhi Upaya Amrit Chand Suri v. 61-75 Tattvartha Sutra by Uma Svati and its commentary by PujyaPada sutra viii. 1 Purushartha Siddhi Upaya Amrit Chand Suri v. 168-170 Bhagawati Aradhana by Shivarya 1206-4-10 Puja Patha Pradeep, Samayika ka Saundarya compiled by Dr Mukesh Jain Pravacana Sara by Kunda Kunda verse 3.26-30; Sutra K at ga verse 1.3.1-6
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