JAINISM

Ultimate goal: Liberation of the soul

Beliefs

Jains put ultimate value on non-injury. They do not want their jiva (soul) to receive anymore karma. Reincarnation is also a belief of Jainism. There are no gods in this faith.

Most Jains fast on holy days. Also, more Jain women fast than men.

Types of fasting:
🔵Complete fasting: giving up food and water completely for a period
🔵Partial fasting: eating less than you need to avoid hunger
🔵Vruti Sankshepa: limiting the number of items of food eaten
🔵Rasa Parityaga: giving up favourite foods

Customs