Happy Paryushan! I hope all of you celebrating have had a peaceful and energizing start to your Paryushan, and those of you who were fasting on the first day are satama. To open this Paryushan series on the blog, I wanted to share a little bit about this auspicious festival and a few tips to…
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Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, and simply stated- a way of life; the Jain faith is set apart by belief in and adherence to principles of non-violence (ahimsa), non-absolutism (anekantvaad), and detachment/non-possessiveneness (aparigrah). Ahimsa extends to every form of life and refers to the abolition of violent thoughts, speech, and actions; this…
Read MoreSo, I finally decided to start a blog. Ever since I started my Jain food album on Facebook, my friends and family have urged me to blog my recipes. Growing up in California, maintaining a pure Jain diet is definitely a challenge, but it is not impossible. It’s not nearly as hard as you may…
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Pinki's Palate 