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can i wear gold since it is grown underground
Quick Answer
Traditions vary regarding wearing gold in Jainism. Some Jains avoid gold due to its association with attachment and violence in mining, while others may permit it since it is found underground.
Detailed Answer
In Jainism, the principle of non-attachment (aparigraha) and non-violence (ahimsa) are central ethical tenets. Wearing gold is often discouraged because it symbolizes material attachment and wealth, which can hinder spiritual progress. Additionally, the process of mining gold can involve harm to living beings and the environment, conflicting with ahimsa.
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