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== Chapter synopsis == | == Chapter synopsis == | ||
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar started this chapter by defining the term ''Upavasa''. He told, voluntary fasting on certain days is called "upavasa". The derivative meaning of the term ''upavasa'' is to remain in Iishvara's proximity and try to keep one's mind absorbed in the thought of Iishvara. | Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar started this chapter by defining the term ''Upavasa''. He told, voluntary fasting on certain days is called "upavasa". The derivative meaning of the term ''upavasa'' is to remain in Iishvara's proximity and try to keep one's mind absorbed in the thought of Iishvara. People who have been initiated into Ananda Marga Iishvara Prańidhána must observe voluntarily fasting on every ekádashii days. Avadhutas, avadhutikas need to observe fasts on all púrńimá and amávasyá days too. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||