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=== Definition of fasting, who should observe it and when === | |||
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 12 March 2014
Procedure for Fasting is the first chapter of Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 3 written by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.[1]
Chapter synopsis
Definition of fasting, who should observe it and when
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
- ^ Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar "Procedure for Fasting" The Electronic Edition of the Works of P. R. Sarkar (in English) (7.5 ed.) Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha
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Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 3 With: Procedure for Fasting |
Succeeded by Taking the Air |
