Widows

Widows is the th chapter of Ananda Marga Caryacarya Part 1 written by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.^[1]

Chapter synopsis

In this chapter Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar told, there should be no restrictions for widows regarding food, ornaments, clothes, or attending auspicious ceremonies. No rigorous rules or regulations concerning fasting should be imposed on them because of their widowhood. However, if a widow voluntarily follows dietary restrictions to enhance her spiritual practices, that is a different matter.

References

^ Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar "Widows" The Electronic Edition of the Works of P. R. Sarkar (in English) (7.5 ed.) Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha

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Part 1	Infant's Jatakarma: The Naming of and First Feeding of Solid Food to an Infant The Process of Initiation Sádhaná Táttvika, Ácárya/á, and Purodhá Self-Analysis Relationship with an Ácárya/á Methods of Salutation Paincajanya Dharmacakra Svádhyáya Dharma Mahácakra Tattvasabhá Jágrti Laying of the Foundation Stone House-Entry Ceremony Tree-Planting Ceremony Commencing a Journey Marriage Ceremony The Ideal Householder Birthday Ceremony Social Functions and Festivals The System of Invitation Dress Social Relationship between Men and Women Livelihood The Livelihood of Women Economic Policy Ideal System of Inheritance Science and Society Social Punishment Disposal of the Dead Body Shráddha Ceremony Widows Bhukti Pradhána Samájamitram, Smártta, Jiivamitram and Dharmamitram Formation of Boards Upabhukti Pramukha Sándhivigráhika, Janamitram and Lokamitram Your Various Organizations Táttvika, Ácárya, Purodhá and Their Concerned Boards Avadhúta/iká and Avadhúta Board Treasures of Ananda Marga Guru Vandaná Concluding Words Appendix: Maháprayáńa Divasa

Part 2	Sádhaná (Intuitional Practice) The Body Society Miscellaneous Paiṋcadasha Shiila Conduct Rules for Sadhakas Sixteen Points Social Norms Concluding Words

Part 3	Bathing Procedure and Pitr Yajiṋa Procedure for Eating Procedure for Fasting Taking the Air Physical Restraint General Health Rules Different Yoga Practices Ásanas Mudrás and Bandhas Práńáyáma

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